Sister Light, Sister Dark: Book One of the Great Alta Saga by Jane Yolen

Sister Light, Sister Dark: Book One of the Great Alta Saga

Great Alta #1

Jane Yolen

256 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Raised on a mountainside, Jenna learned the arts of the warrior, and from the mountain women the magic of the ancient lore. But the greatest magic of all was her ability to call forth her dark sister from the depths of the mirror of the land of li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 377 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 44%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
mysterious 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.81

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