The Shadows by J.R. Ward

623 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction romance emotional slow-paced

Description

Two brothers bound by more than blood fight to change a brutal destiny in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Sold by his parents to the Queen of the s'Hisbe as a child, Trez escaped the Territory and h...

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Moods

emotional 90%
sad 69%
dark 45%
tense 40%
adventurous 35%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 19%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 24%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 27% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 27%

Average rating

4.15

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