Shalador's Lady by Anne Bishop

Shalador's Lady

The Black Jewels #8

Anne Bishop

480 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous medium-paced

Description

Return to New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s world of the Black Jewels—where a Queen has emerged from the shadows to bring hope to an impoverished people… For years the Shalador people suffered the cruelties of the corrupt Queens who ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 673 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
adventurous 56%
dark 43%
hopeful 43%
tense 25%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.2

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