Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay

Of Beast and Beauty

Stacey Jay

391 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

In the beginning was the darkness, and in the darkness was a girl, and in the girl was a secret...In the domed city of Yuan, the blind Princess Isra, a Smooth Skin, is raised to be a human sacrifice whose death will ensure her city’s vitality. In ...

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Moods

adventurous 70%
dark 60%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 33%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.79

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