The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi

The Battle Drum

The Ending Fire Trilogy #2

Saara El-Arifi

437 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Murder. Secrets. Sacrifice. Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil. She must solve the mystery and clear her name without the support of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 68%
emotional 64%
tense 64%
mysterious 60%
challenging 42%
sad 28%
reflective 11%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
funny 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 15%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 18% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.45

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