Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce

294 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Daine reluctantly sails to Carthak as part of a peace treaty delegation from Tortall. She is to examine the Emperor Orzone's sickly birds. While healing the captive birds, Daine discovers a new and terrifying dimension of her wild magic: She can b...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 25%
tense 21%
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: 57% | Plot: 34% | 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: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.27

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