| Tlanth is in trouble. Its impoverished leaders, Countess Meliara Astair and her brother, Count Branaric, endeavor to hold it together with little help from King Galdran, whose taxes continue to rise. But when Galdran breaks the ancient Covenant with the Hill People, cutting down valuable colorwood trees, Mel and Bran defend them, going to war with the little resources they have and only a few loyal people to fight for them. | ||
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Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Political power play Yes Political plotlets - overthrowing govt/kingdom Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - a teen Main Adversary Identity: - an organization Profession/status: How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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