The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart

The Bone Shard Daughter

The Drowning Empire #1

Andrea Stewart

448 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Bone Shard Daughter is an unmissable fantasy debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy -- a stunning tale of magic, mystery, and revolution in which the former heir to the emperor will fight to reclaim her power and her place on the throne....

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,620 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 73%
dark 53%
tense 38%
emotional 25%
challenging 13%
hopeful 10%
funny 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 18% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.11

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