The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Damar #2

Robin McKinley with Roslyn Alexander (Narrator)

10 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Uncertain of the past, Aerin-sol, daughter of King Arlbeth, decides to forge her own future by challenging the lashing tongues of the dragon’s fire. Aerin’s proficiency as "the Dragon-slayer" sets her on a quest for the stolen Crown of Damar, beli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,459 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
hopeful 27%
emotional 24%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 21%
tense 17%
dark 14%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 6%
reflective 6%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 28% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.13

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