Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce

358 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Sent to Carthak as part of the Tortallan peace delegation, Daine finds herself in the middle of a sticky political situation. She doesn't like the Carthaki practice of keeping slaves, but it's not her place to say anything -- she's just there to h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,572 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 34%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 20%
tense 18%
funny 16%
dark 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 36% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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