The Merciless Ones by Namina Forna

The Merciless Ones

Deathless #2

Namina Forna

478 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is... but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun.For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,053 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 57%
tense 55%
emotional 46%
mysterious 39%
challenging 28%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
funny 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 27%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 24% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%

Average rating

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