The Shadow of what was Lost by James Islington

The Shadow of what was Lost

The Licanius Trilogy #1

James Islington

693 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

"It has been twenty years since the god-like Augurs were overthrown and killed. Now, those who once served them - the Gifted - are spared only because they have accepted the rebellion's Four Tenets, vastly limiting their own powers. As a young Gif...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 63%
dark 45%
tense 35%
emotional 19%
challenging 13%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 22%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

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