The Edge of Worlds by Martha Wells

The Edge of Worlds

The Books of the Raksura #4

Martha Wells

400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Nominated for the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Series An expedition of groundlings from the Empire of Kish have traveled through the Three Worlds to the Indigo Cloud court of the Raksura, shape-shifting creatures of flight that live in large family gr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 53%
tense 32%
emotional 17%
dark 12%
funny 10%
challenging 6%
sad 6%
reflective 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 31%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 40% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.99

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