Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson

Court of Swans

The Dericott Tales #1

Melanie Dickerson

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

Where there is wealth and power, there’s always someone willing to do anything to take it. When Delia's father dies, her stepmother accuses her seven brothers of treasonous crimes. Seeking to free them from Richard II's grasp, Delia's only ally is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
emotional 41%
lighthearted 32%
mysterious 23%
reflective 23%
tense 17%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 34%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 21% | Character: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.38

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