Blade of Ash by C.F.E. Black

Blade of Ash

Scepter and Crown #1

C.F.E. Black

363 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

Description

The only way to beat death is to chase it. Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father’s murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king. Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, fears her magic is weakening. When Red...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 52%
tense 52%
hopeful 47%
dark 29%
lighthearted 23%
funny 17%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 82%
slow 11%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 26% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.7

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