The Sword Defiant by Gareth Hanrahan

The Sword Defiant

Lands of the Firstborn #1

Gareth Hanrahan

548 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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Set in a world of dark myth and dangerous prophecy, The Sword Defiant launches an epic tale of daring warriors, living weapons, and bloodthirsty vengeance.The sword cares not who it cuts. Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 77%
tense 42%
mysterious 40%
emotional 30%
challenging 15%
funny 15%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 27%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.8

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