Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher

Clockwork Boys

Clocktaur War #1

T. Kingfisher

228 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A paladin, an assassin, a forger, and a scholar ride out of town. It’s not the start of a joke, but rather an espionage mission with deadly serious stakes. T. Kingfisher’s new novel begins the tale of a murderous band of criminals (and a scholar),...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,867 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 78%
lighthearted 43%
mysterious 27%
dark 15%
emotional 12%
tense 8%
hopeful 7%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 24% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.11

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