Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim

464 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

The first book in an epic fantasy series set in an Arabian-inspired land with secret spice magic. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, sixteen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother, whose betrayal is now the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 832 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 39%
mysterious 38%
tense 34%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
reflective 11%
funny 7%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 23%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.78

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