The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Damar #2

Robin McKinley

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fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

For over a decade, Robin McKinley's richly woven saga has gripped the imagination of readers and caused critics to hail her as a master of fantasy. It is the story of Aerin, haunted since childhood by the legend of her mother-a witchwoman who ensp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,246 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
hopeful 28%
emotional 25%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
lighthearted 10%
funny 6%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 32% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.13

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