The Riddle by Alison Croggon

490 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A young woman embraces her power -- and her destiny -- as the thrilling quest begun in THE NAMING continues!Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. Now she and her mentor, Cadvan, hunted by both the...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 52%
emotional 42%
mysterious 31%
tense 31%
challenging 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 17%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

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