By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey

492 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

Granddaughter of the sorceress Kethry, daughter of a noble house, Kerowyn had been forced to run the family keep since her mother’s untimely death. Yet now at last her brother was preparing to wed, and when his bride became the lady of the keep, K...

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Community Reviews Summary of 942 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 36%
funny 36%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
reflective 18%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.07

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