We Are The Dead by Mike Shackle

We Are The Dead

The Last War #1

Mike Shackle

496 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Description

The first book in The Last War series: a debut epic fantasy full of crunching revolutionary action, twisted magic, and hard choices in dark times.Jia's people learned the hard way that there are no second chances. The Egril, their ancient enemy, s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
adventurous 73%
tense 70%
emotional 23%
challenging 20%
sad 14%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Character: 13% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 33% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.17

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