The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington

The Shadow of What Was Lost

The Licanius Trilogy #1

James Islington

736 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A young man with forbidden magic finds himself drawn into an ancient war against a dangerous enemy in book one of the Licanius Trilogy, the series that fans are heralding as the next Wheel of Time. As destiny calls, a journey begins. It has been t...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 66%
dark 47%
tense 38%
emotional 20%
challenging 14%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 36% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

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4.01

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