First Truth by Dawn Cook, Kim Harrison

336 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous reflective slow-paced
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First Truth by Dawn Cook, Kim Harrison is a captivating read for young adult fantasy enthusiasts who crave a richly immersive world, a strong female protagonist, and a slow-burning adventure that explores the complexities of self-discovery, trust, and the power of inherited legacies.

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Alissa doesn't believe in magic. Her father's stories about the Hold, a legendary fortress where human Keepers learn magic from the enigmatic Maters, are just that―stories. But her mother insists that Alissa has inherited her father's magical abil...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 474 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

mysterious: 50%

emotional: 40%

funny: 20%

hopeful: 20%

lighthearted: 20%

challenging: 10%

dark: 10%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
71% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
80% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
80% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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