The Gods of Men by Barbara Kloss

The Gods of Men

The Gods of Men #1

Barbara Kloss

450 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

Sable hated the gods. She hated what men did in their name.Magic is forbidden throughout the Five Provinces; those born with it are hunted and killed. Sable doesn't know her music holds power over souls--not until, at age nine, she plays her flute...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
mysterious 38%
tense 38%
emotional 26%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
reflective 8%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 18%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.97

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