The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan by Sherry Thomas

The Magnolia Sword: A Ballad of Mulan

Sherry Thomas with Christina Chung (Illustrator)

352 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Bestselling writer Sherry Thomas weaves an enthralling #ownvoices retelling of a story that has thrilled readers for centuries: the ballad of Mulan. CHINA, 484 A.D. A Warrior in Disguise All her life, Mulan has trained for one purpose: to win the ...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 31%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 25%
tense 22%
funny 21%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 14%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
challenging 9%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 23% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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