The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead

The Glittering Court

The Glittering Court #1

Richelle Mead

403 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Big and sweeping, spanning from the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,544 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
emotional 40%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 23%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 18%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.32

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