Oak King Holly King by Sebastian Nothwell

457 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ romance adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tournament in the Court of the Silver Wheel, its queen names him her Oak King – a figurehead destined to die in a ritual duel to invoke the change of seaso...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 43%
lighthearted 43%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 15%
tense 15%
funny 13%
dark 11%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 24% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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