The Defiant Heir by Melissa Caruso

The Defiant Heir

Swords and Fire #2

Melissa Caruso

560 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

"Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a rare gathering of all seventeen lords to decide a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this Conclave might be he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 465 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 57%
tense 57%
dark 42%
emotional 32%
challenging 17%
hopeful 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.28

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