In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

In the Hand of the Goddess

Song of the Lioness #2

Tamora Pierce

288 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

From Tamora Pierce, the second book in the Song of the Lioness Quartet, honored with the Margaret A. Edwards Award.Alanna, disguised as a boy, becomes a squire to none other than the heir to the throne. Prince Jonathan is not only Alanna’s liege l...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
inspiring 30%
lighthearted 26%
emotional 18%
funny 17%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 26%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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