Maresi by Maria Turtschaninoff

253 pages first pub 2014 (view editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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Maresi is ideal for readers who seek empowering, darkly atmospheric tales where young women confront oppressive forces through courage and solidarity in a secluded, feminist fantasy setting.

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Dark, powerful and original, this is the first title in the Red Abbey Chronicles and it really stands out in a very crowded YA marketplace. Maresi lives on a secret island inhabited solely by women, a safe haven where women can flourish and learn....

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 1,408 reviews

Moods

dark: 60%

emotional: 60%

adventurous: 53%

hopeful: 49%

mysterious: 45%

tense: 33%

inspiring: 29%

reflective: 28%

sad: 22%

challenging: 15%

lighthearted: 10%

relaxing: 5%

funny: 3%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
46% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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