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 AD, A Warrior in Disguise: All 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 a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 23%
tense 20%
funny 19%
lighthearted 15%
reflective 15%
informative 12%
challenging 7%
mysterious 7%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 21% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

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4.04

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