Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce

358 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Sent to Carthak as part of the Tortallan peace delegation, Daine finds herself in the middle of a sticky political situation. She doesn't like the Carthaki practice of keeping slaves, but it's not her place to say anything -- she's just there to h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,907 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 23%
tense 20%
funny 19%
dark 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 3%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 48%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 34% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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