Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim

496 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

The first book in an epic fantasy series for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal and Elizabeth Lim, set in an Arabian-inspired land. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, seventeen-year-old Imani must fight to find he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 452 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 37%
emotional 35%
tense 31%
hopeful 19%
challenging 18%
inspiring 14%
dark 11%
reflective 11%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 29% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.86

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