That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

That Self-Same Metal

The Forge & Fracture Saga #1

Brittany N. Williams with Patricia Allison (Narrator)

10 hours, 31 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A stunning YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, about a Black girl (and sword expert) fighting a Fae uprising in Shakespearean London.Sixteen-year-old Joan Sands is a gifted craftswoman who creates and upkeeps the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 50%
tense 34%
dark 31%
funny 26%
emotional 21%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
sad 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 35%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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