The Martyr by Anthony Ryan

528 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy medium-paced

Description

Deadly feuds and ancient secrets spell war in the second novel of The Covenant of Steel, a new epic series of action,intrigue, and magic from a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm. Times have changed for AlwynScribe. Once a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 80%
tense 52%
mysterious 38%
challenging 15%
sad 12%
emotional 9%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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