Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa

586 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with fabled beasts, a sweeping epic of forgotten magic and violent conquests unfolds in this richly drawn fantasy inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa. IN ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 51%
mysterious 37%
tense 37%
emotional 28%
challenging 21%
reflective 20%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
informative 7%
sad 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 35% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.8

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