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Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)

Cassandra Clare
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Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Cassandra Clare

Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Delphi • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare explores a tale set in the vibrant city of Castellane. Individuals follow the journey of Kel, who becomes a body double for a prince, and another character, Lin, entangled in a dark underworld. The story intertwines themes of destiny, danger, and complex relationships.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

32,828 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare captivates readers with its rich world-building and intricate plot, yet it polarizes with a dense narrative and occasionally overwhelming detail. While praised for its character development, some find the pacing uneven. Overall, its imaginative scope will resonate with fantasy enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)?

A reader who enjoys Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare is likely enamored with epic fantasy, intricate world-building, and rich character development. Fans of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses and Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series will appreciate the similar themes of magic, adventure, and complex relationships.

4.1

32,828 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Delphi • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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