Phoenix and Ashes by Mercedes Lackey

480 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
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In this dark and atmospheric rendition of the Cinderella fairy tale, an intelligent young Englishwoman is made into a virtual slave by her evil stepmother. Her only hope of rescue comes in the shape of a scarred World War I pilot of noble blood, w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 70%
emotional 60%
mysterious 60%
hopeful 50%
tense 40%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.9

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