Briar's Book by Tamora Pierce

258 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Coincides with the release of WILL OF THE EMPRESS in trade pb. Four elements of power, four mages-in-training learning to control them. In Book 4 of the Circle of Magic Quartet, former "street rat" Briar leads a comfortable life at Winding Circle ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,749 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
adventurous 67%
tense 28%
dark 23%
hopeful 19%
sad 19%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 45%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 34% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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