Kushiel's Mercy by Jacqueline Carey

653 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous medium-paced

Description

Having learned a lesson about thwarting the will of the gods, Imriel and Sidonie publicly confess their affair, only to see the country boil over in turmoil. Younger generations, infatuated by their heart-twisting, star-cross romance, defend the c...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
emotional 72%
dark 44%
tense 33%
challenging 27%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 27%
inspiring 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 21% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.16

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