Blood of the Mantis by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Blood of the Mantis

Shadows of the Apt #3

Adrian Tchaikovsky

301 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

Driven by the ghosts of the Darakyon, Achaeos has tracked the stolen Shadow Box to the marsh-town of Jerez, but he has only days before the magical box is lost to him forever. Meanwhile, the forces of the Empire are mustering over winter for their...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
tense 51%
dark 44%
emotional 37%
mysterious 33%
challenging 14%
reflective 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.78

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