The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood

The Shadow of Perseus

Claire Heywood

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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Danae: Banished from her homeland thanks to a prophecy foretelling that her unborn child will one day cause the death of her father, the king of Argos, Danae finds herself stranded, pregnant, and alone in a remote fishing village. It’s a harsh new...

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Community Reviews Summary of 810 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
dark 63%
emotional 59%
sad 44%
tense 36%
reflective 33%
challenging 20%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 19%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 23% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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