The Bird and the Blade by Megan Bannen

The Bird and the Blade

Megan Bannen

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced

432 pages | first published 2018

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A sweeping and tragic debut novel perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn and Megan Whalen Turner. This young adult novel is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to ...
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Summary of 629 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 79%
sad 61%
tense 32%
dark 26%
reflective 20%
challenging 17%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 30%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.99

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