The Riddle by Alison Croggon

The Riddle

The Books of Pellinor #2

Alison Croggon

492 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. Now she and her mentor, Cadvan, hunted by both the Light and the Dark, must unravel the Riddle of the Treesong before their fractured kingdom erupts in chaos....

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 58%
emotional 52%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 36%
sad 25%
tense 25%
challenging 19%
inspiring 19%
reflective 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 11%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

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