The Tethered Mage by Melissa Caruso

The Tethered Mage

Swords and Fire #1

Melissa Caruso

425 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous medium-paced

Description

In the Raverran Empire, magic is scarce and those born with power are strictly controlled — taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon Army. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage-mark and thieving to su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 916 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 37%
mysterious 32%
emotional 22%
dark 16%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 24%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 39% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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