A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna

A Spark of White Fire

The Celestial Trilogy #1

Sangu Mandanna

311 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The first book in a scifi retelling of the Mahabharta. When Esmae wins a contest of skill, she sets off events that trigger an inevitable and unwinnable war that pits her against the family she would give anything to return to. In a universe of ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
emotional 53%
tense 25%
mysterious 24%
sad 15%
hopeful 13%
dark 12%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 40% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.94

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