The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas

The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan

Sherry Thomas

352 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

CHINA, 484 A.D.A Warrior in DisguiseAll her life, Mulan has trained for one purpose: to win the duel that every generation in her family must fight. If she prevails, she can reunite a pair of priceless heirloom swords separated decades earlier, an...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 24%
tense 20%
funny 19%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 14%
informative 11%
challenging 7%
mysterious 7%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

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4.04

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