Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

549 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,271 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 61%
mysterious 59%
tense 36%
emotional 30%
challenging 15%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 25% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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