The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas

The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan

Sherry Thomas with Christina Chung (Illustrator)

352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Bestselling writer Sherry Thomas weaves an enthralling #ownvoices retelling of a story that has thrilled readers for centuries: the ballad of Mulan. CHINA, 484 A.D. A Warrior in Disguise All her life, Mulan has trained for one purpose: to win the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 750 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 28%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 25%
funny 20%
tense 20%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 13%
informative 12%
challenging 8%
mysterious 7%
dark 5%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 18% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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