Blood of the Mantis by Adrian Tchaikovsky

301 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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Driven by the ghosts of the Darakyon, Achaeos has tracked the stolen Shadow Box to the marsh-town of Jerez, but he has only days before the magical box is lost to him forever. Meanwhile, the forces of the Empire are mustering over winter for their...

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Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 47%
dark 44%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
challenging 16%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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