Shadow Magic by Patricia C. Wrede

Shadow Magic

Lyra #1

Patricia C. Wrede

284 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Description

A princess fights a faceless enemy in a forest filled with magic in this tale of "high-style fantasy and adventure" from the author of Dealing with Dragons (The New York Times). Trouble is brewing in Alkyra. While the kingdom's noblemen squabble, ...

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Community Reviews

3.3
based on 425 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

mysterious: 26%

hopeful: 21%

lighthearted: 21%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 5%

reflective: 5%

relaxing: 5%

tense: 5%


Pace

45% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

77% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

5% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose No
No

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