The Gift by Alison Croggon

494 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She is unaware that she possesses a powerful gift, a gift that marks her as a member of the School of Pellinor. It is only whe...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 41%
mysterious 40%
emotional 38%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
inspiring 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 26% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.89

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