fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

294 pages | first published 1995

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Daine sails to Cathak as part of a peace treaty delegation from Tortall. There she is amazed by strange and wondrous sights, including rooms filled with dinosaur bones and the Emperor Mage's zoo. But she also senses a darkness beneath all the gold...
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Summary of 4628 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 27%
mysterious 24%
tense 22%
funny 17%
dark 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 4%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 46%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 32% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.27

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