The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan

679 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

Throughout the vast lands controlled by the Ironship Syndicate, nothing is more prized than the blood of drakes. Harvested from the veins of captive or hunted Reds, Green, Blues and Blacks, it can be distilled into elixirs that give fearsome power...

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Community Reviews Summary of 676 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 52%
tense 50%
dark 38%
emotional 14%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 34% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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