The Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon

The Archive Undying

The Downworld Sequence #1

Emma Mieko Candon

482 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

 When the robotic god of Khuon Mo went mad, it destroyed everything it touched. It killed its priests, its city, and all its wondrous works. But in its final death throes, the god brought one thing back to life: its favorite child, Sunai. For the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
challenging 61%
mysterious 55%
emotional 45%
dark 42%
tense 34%
reflective 23%
funny 14%
sad 12%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 37%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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