First Test by Tamora Pierce

205 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

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The first in the epic Protector of the Small series from award-winning US author, Tamora Pierce. Kel is the first girl to enlist as a page at the palace of Tortall - the first who has dared. She dreams of training to be a warrior knight, like the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,936 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
inspiring 49%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 31%
funny 21%
emotional 15%
relaxing 6%
challenging 4%
reflective 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.21

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