The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu

The Kingdom of Back

Marie Lu

336 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes a historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she'll go to make history remember her--perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke and The Hazel Wood. Two siblings. Two bri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,298 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
emotional 55%
mysterious 52%
dark 33%
inspiring 28%
reflective 28%
sad 24%
hopeful 18%
tense 14%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 9%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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