The Shadow of What Was Lost: Book One of the Licanius Trilogy by James Islington

The Shadow of What Was Lost: Book One of the Licanius Trilogy

The Licanius Trilogy #1

James Islington

704 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

It has been twenty years since the god-like Augurs were overthrown and killed. Now, those who once served them - the Gifted - are spared only because they have accepted the rebellion's Four Tenets, vastly limiting their own powers. As a young Gift...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 66%
dark 47%
tense 38%
emotional 20%
challenging 16%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

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