Maresi by Maria Turtschaninoff

Maresi

The Red Abbey Chronicles #1

Maria Turtschaninoff

256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy feminism young adult adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Only women and girls are allowed in the Red Abbey, a haven from abuse and oppression. Maresi, a thirteen-year-old novice there, arrived in the hunger winter and now lives a happy life in the Abbey, protected by the Mother and reveling in the vast ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews

Moods

dark 63%
adventurous 59%
emotional 52%
hopeful 47%
mysterious 36%
tense 36%
reflective 31%
inspiring 29%
challenging 18%
sad 18%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 30%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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