By the Sword by Mercedes Lackey

492 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Granddaughter of the sorceress Kethry, daughter of a noble house, Kerowyn had been forced to run the family keep since her mother’s untimely death. Yet now at last her brother was preparing to wed, and when his bride became the lady of the keep, K...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
tense 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 23%

Average rating

4.06

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