River Secrets by Shannon Hale

290 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Razo has no idea why he was chosen to be a soldier. He can barely swing a sword, and his brothers are forever wrestling him to the ground. Razo is sure it's out of pity that his captain asks him to join an elite mission--escorting the ambassador i...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
funny 47%
mysterious 47%
lighthearted 34%
hopeful 27%
emotional 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 11%
challenging 4%
dark 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 17% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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