Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling

Luck in the Shadows

Nightrunner #1

Lynn Flewelling

497 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous slow-paced

Description

"A new star is rising in the fantasy firmament...teems with magic and spine-chilling amounts of skullduggery."-Dave Duncan, author of The Great GameWhen young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn't commit, he is certain that his lif...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 64%
funny 23%
tense 23%
dark 21%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 17%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 32%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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