The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey

433 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Description

San Francisco, 1905: Rosalind, a medieval scholar, is hired by Jason, a powerful sorcerer. Jason's enemy offers to restore Rosalind's family fortune if she will betray Jason. And then the earthquake strikes. . . .

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Moods

adventurous 77%
emotional 27%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 22%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 27%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 31% | Character: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.71

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