Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

Finnikin of the Rock

Lumatere Chronicles #1

Melina Marchetta

507 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

Ten years after he pledges an oath in blood to protect Lumatere, Finnikin's cursed kingdom is at the mercy of a murderous imposter. He and his mentor must enlist the help of Evanjalin, an enigmatic young woman who claims the heir to the throne sti...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
emotional 68%
dark 52%
hopeful 36%
tense 32%
mysterious 28%
sad 16%
inspiring 14%
challenging 13%
reflective 12%
funny 8%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 21% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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