Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

565 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf? Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the go...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,664 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 60%
dark 59%
tense 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 15%
hopeful 9%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 17%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 24% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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