Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan

Promise of Blood

Powder Mage #1

Brian McClellan

545 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

'Just plain awesome' Brandon Sanderson**Winner of the David Gemmell Morningstar Award**It's a bloody business, overthrowing a king. Now, amid the chaos, a whispered rumour is spreading. A rumour about a broken promise, omens of death and the gods ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,442 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
tense 62%
dark 61%
mysterious 43%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
funny 9%
sad 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 46% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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