fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced

464 pages | first published 2014

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Award-winning author Juliet Marillier “weaves magic, mythology, and folklore into every sentence on the page” (The Book Smugglers). Now she presents the first novel in an enchanting series that will transport readers to a magical vision of ancient...
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Summary of 1433 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 57%
emotional 48%
dark 47%
hopeful 17%
sad 14%
reflective 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 43%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 27% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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