In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

In the Hand of the Goddess

Song of the Lioness #2

Tamora Pierce with Trini Alvarado

5 hours, 1 minutes • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Disguised as a boy, Alanna of Trebond becomes a squire, to none other than the prince of the realm. But Prince Jonathan is much more to Alanna; he is her ally, her best friend, and one of the few who knows that she's really a girl. Now it will tak...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,132 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
inspiring 27%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 19%
mysterious 19%
funny 17%
hopeful 17%
tense 14%
relaxing 5%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 25%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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