The Challenger by Taran Matharu

The Challenger

Contender #2

Taran Matharu

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

The stakes are higher than ever in The Challenger, the second book in the Contender YA trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of the Summoner series, Taran Matharu.The first battle is over, but the Game is just beginning...Cade Carter an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 38%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
emotional 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.97

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