The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai

The Daughters of Izdihar

The Alamaxa Duology #1

Hadeer Elsbai

400 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Description

 Trapped in an arranged marriage to a man she does not love, Nehal dreams of attending the Weaving Academy. There, she can take control of her powers, bending any water to her will, and pursue a glorious future on the battlefield with the first al...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
tense 59%
emotional 51%
inspiring 33%
challenging 31%
dark 20%
reflective 19%
hopeful 17%
sad 11%
mysterious 8%
informative 7%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 22%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 19% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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