Blood of the Mantis by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Blood of the Mantis

Shadows of the Apt #3

Adrian Tchaikovsky

433 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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Driven by the ghosts of the Darakyon, Achaeos has tracked the stolen Shadow Box to the marsh-town of Jerez, but he has only days before the magical box is lost to him forever. Meanwhile, the forces of the Empire are mustering over winter for their...

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Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 48%
dark 45%
emotional 34%
mysterious 34%
challenging 17%
reflective 8%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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