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Plot Summary of Of Two Minds
"The free spirited Princess Lenora is engaged, against her will, to the peace-loving Prince Coren. She can make whatever she wants to be real, and Coren can read minds. But when she jumps into an alternate world to escape her marriage and Coren follows her, they both find that they are no longer able to use their powers. For Lenora this news is offset by the handsome and charming Hevak who convinces her to be a part of his perfect world. But Coren sees through Hevak to the intolerant dictator that he really is, and when Lenora finally comes to her senses, she and Coren work together to bring back all the creatures that Hevak has exiled so that together, they can overcome his strength."
Phoenix Rye, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of Of Two Minds
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Plot

Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 30%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%




Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Romance Yes
Romance plotlets: - love triangle/polygon
Political power play Yes
Political plotlets - overthrowing govt/kingdom
Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14)

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Profession/status: - Prince/Nobleman/King
Age: - a teen
Has magical/special powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character: - can change shapes
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status: - dictator
Has magical powers? Yes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount
How sensitive is this character? - mean, arrogant
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - very athletic

Style
Person? - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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