Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott

Poisoned Blade

Court of Fives #2

Kate Elliott

428 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives—the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons in her embattled kingdom. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes's only option, as her priz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 422 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 46%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
emotional 33%
mysterious 26%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 13%
reflective 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 30% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.85

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