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"The Land of Sileria has been under the brutal rule of the
empire of Valada.Their battle for freedom will be in the hands of some unforgettable heroes: a young sorceress with the ability of prophecy, a deadly swordsman with a dark past, a Silerian noblewoman who sleeps with the enemies of her people to gain knowledge to destroy them, and an infamous water wizard and charismatic smuggler who becomes their leader. "
RODNEY POWELL, Resident Scholar
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" The mountainous island nation of Sileria has been ruled first by one foreign power and then another, always keeping the native population in a state of slavery. Josarian and his blood brother Tansen lead a revolution starting in the mountains and all the way to the capital city of Shaljir. With unusual allies, betrayal, and magic, they attempt to take back the country they love.
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, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 25%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 25%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- cynical or dry-wit
- very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Political power play
Yes
Political plotlets
- overthrowing govt/kingdom
War or Invasion
Yes
Major kinds of combat:
- sword fights
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- thief/con artist
Age:
- 20's-30's
- long lived adults
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- society
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Terrain
- Desert
- Water
- Mountains
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
- very controlled society
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- none/very little science jargon needed
Sex in book?
Yes
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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