The Bird and the Blade by Megan Bannen

The Bird and the Blade

Megan Bannen

432 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced
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A sweeping and tragic debut novel perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn and Megan Whalen Turner. This young adult novel is an excellent choice for accelerated tween readers in grades 7 to 8, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
emotional 69%
sad 54%
tense 35%
dark 28%
reflective 16%
challenging 15%
mysterious 15%
funny 13%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.96

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