fiction fantasy young adult adventurous challenging medium-paced

362 pages | first published 2018

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In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one’s own lifespan. The rich aristocracy, like the Gerlings, tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own lives by centuries.No one resen...
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Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 69%
tense 34%
dark 33%
emotional 25%
challenging 14%
sad 10%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 30%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 32% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

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3.69

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