Squire by Tamora Pierce

409 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

 Fourteen-year-old Keladry of Mindelan is not your average squire. For one thing, she’s a girl. For another, she’s almost six feet tall. And most important of all, her ability to pass the Ordeal that soon confronts her may determine her kingdom’s ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,077 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
inspiring 44%
hopeful 32%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 26%
funny 18%
tense 11%
challenging 6%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 43%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 35% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 99%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.31

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