The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

Patricia A. McKillip with Gail Carriger (Contributor), Marjorie Liu (Contributor), Stephanie Law (Illustrator)

256 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
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For readers enchanted by the mystical and the magical, The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip is a captivating tale of wonder and self-discovery, perfect for those who delight in the company of fantastical creatures and the transformative power of love and connection.

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Fifty years ago, the soon-to-be celebrated young author Patricia A. McKillip (the Riddle-Master trilogy) penned the tale of an iron-willed young sorceress. Brought vividly to life by McKillip's gorgeously lush prose, Sybel, living with her captiva...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 2,863 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 66%

emotional: 63%

reflective: 56%

mysterious: 37%

hopeful: 25%

dark: 23%

inspiring: 18%

challenging: 12%

sad: 12%

tense: 11%

lighthearted: 8%

relaxing: 8%

funny: 2%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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