Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson

Court of Swans

The Dericott Tales #1

Melanie Dickerson

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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Court of Swans is ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burning, faith-interwoven historical tales where loyalty and love are tested against the backdrop of political intrigue and moral dilemmas.

Description

Where there is wealth and power, there's always someone willing to do anything to take it. When Delia's father dies, her stepmother accuses her seven brothers of treasonous crimes. Seeking to free them from Richard II's grasp, Delia's only ally is...

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Community Reviews

3.41
based on 380 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 69%

emotional: 44%

inspiring: 42%

hopeful: 38%

lighthearted: 26%

mysterious: 23%

tense: 23%

reflective: 15%

challenging: 7%

dark: 7%

relaxing: 7%

sad: 7%

informative: 3%

funny: 1%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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