The Words of Kings and Prophets by Shauna Lawless

The Words of Kings and Prophets

Gael Song #2

Shauna Lawless

449 pages first pub 2023 (view editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical fantasies rich in mythological intrigue, where complex characters navigate treacherous political landscapes and personal struggles against a vividly reimagined ancient backdrop.

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The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets is the powerful new historical fantasy novel by Shauna Lawless.Ireland, 1000 AD. Gormflaith is unhappily married to Brian Boru, High King...

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Community Reviews

4.46
based on 488 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

tense: 62%

emotional: 61%

mysterious: 43%

dark: 39%

challenging: 17%

hopeful: 17%

sad: 16%

reflective: 11%

informative: 10%

inspiring: 8%

funny: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
74% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
66% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

56% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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