Magic Steps by Tamora Pierce

Magic Steps

The Circle Opens #1

Tamora Pierce

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Lady Sandrilene fa Toren knows all about unusual magic - she herself spins and weaves it like thread. But when she witnessed a boy dancing a spell, even she is confounded. To her dismay, Sandry learns that as the mage who discovered the power of t...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 46%
tense 36%
mysterious 26%
emotional 21%
hopeful 14%
funny 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 7%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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