The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu

The Art of Prophecy

The War Arts Saga #1

Wesley Chu

528 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

It has been foretold: A child will rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, a cruel immortal god-king, and save the kingdom.  The hero: Jian, who has been raised since birth in luxury and splendor, celebrated before he has won a single battle.  But the pr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 49%
tense 33%
dark 25%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 7%
reflective 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 21%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 19% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.07

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