The Sword Defiant by Gareth Hanrahan

550 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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 Now, when Aelfric - keeper of the cursed sword Spellbreaker - learns of a new and terrifying threat, he seeks the nine heroes once again. But they are wandering adventurers no longer. Yesterday's eager heroes are today's weary leaders - and some ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 77%
mysterious 41%
tense 41%
emotional 30%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 28%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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