City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett

City of Blades

The Divine Cities #2

Robert Jackson Bennett

496 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

A triumphant return to the world of City of Stairs.A generation ago, the city of Voortyashtan was the stronghold of the god of war and death, the birthplace of fearsome supernatural sentinels who killed and subjugated millions. Now, the city's god...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 64%
mysterious 62%
emotional 39%
tense 36%
sad 23%
reflective 21%
challenging 15%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 17%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.26

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