Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

576 pages first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,857 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 59%
dark 57%
tense 38%
emotional 32%
challenging 15%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
funny 4%
sad 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 17%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 24% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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