The Cleaving by Juliet E. McKenna

The Cleaving

Juliet E. McKenna

400 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous tense medium-paced
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Four women, four destinies – the future of King Arthur's court…The Cleaving is an Arthurian retelling that follows the tangled stories of four women: Nimue, Ygraine, Morgana, and Guinevere, as they fight to control their own destinies amid the war...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
tense 44%
mysterious 38%
emotional 27%
dark 22%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.26

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