The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima

519 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Times are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to eke out a living for his family. The only thing of value he has is something he can't sell—the thick silver cuffs he's worn since birth. They'...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 50%
tense 25%
dark 24%
emotional 22%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
sad 7%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 21%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 22% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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