City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett

496 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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A triumphant return to the world of City of Stairs.A generation ago, the city of Voortyashtan was the stronghold of the god of war and death, the birthplace of fearsome supernatural sentinels who killed and subjugated millions. Now, the city's god...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
dark 67%
mysterious 64%
tense 46%
emotional 42%
sad 22%
reflective 21%
challenging 17%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 12%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 19% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.24

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