Blade of Ash by C.F.E. Black

363 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

Description

 The only way to beat death is to chase it. Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father’s murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king. Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, fears her magic is weakening. When Re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
tense 57%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 42%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.63

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