The Hero and the Crown
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The Hero and the Crown

by Robin McKinley

1984•Fantasy•246 pages

Taste attributes: fantasyadventureteenfastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarylinearglossyempowerment/personal growthfighting evilall consuming quest

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, stylish fantasy novel, wholesome rather than dark. Best if you like polish over grit.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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4.1 / 5

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About This Book

Although she is the daughter of Damar's king, Aerin was never fully accepted as royalty. People would whisper the story of her mother, the witch-woman, who they said charmed the king into marrying her, and Aerin turned into an awkward young woman, persecuted by many in the court. But none knew her hidden strength and courage until she became the hero her kingdom desperately needed.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

FantasyAdventureTeenEmpowerment/personal growthFighting evilAll consuming quest

Subjects

FantasyNewbery MedalFamilyAction & AdventureNewbery Medal BookJuvenile fictionFantasy & MagicWomen heroes

Details

Author
Robin McKinley
Published
1984
Pages
246
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