In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

In the Hand of the Goddess

Song of the Lioness #2

Tamora Pierce

272 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Alanna must protect her best friend, the prince, from an evil sorcerer in this second book in Tamora Pierce’s Margaret A. Edwards Award–winning young adult series—now with a new look! Still disguised as a boy, Alanna becomes a squire to none other...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,837 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 26%
hopeful 23%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 27%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 22% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.21

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