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The Sworn

Gail Z. Martin
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The Sworn

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Gail Z. Martin

The Sworn

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

563

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Winter Kingdoms • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Sworn by Gail Z. Martin follows people in a fantasy realm as they navigate alliances and threats involving magic and warfare. Individuals strive to protect their communities from an emerging darkness, while political tensions and ancient secrets unfold, setting the stage for epic confrontations in this continuation of the Chronicles of the Necromancer series.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,215 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gail Z. Martin's The Sworn offers an engaging expansion of the Winter Kingdoms series with strong world-building and rich lore. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and dynamic characters. However, some find the pacing uneven and the novel reliant on prior series knowledge. Fantasy enthusiasts will enjoy the depth, but newcomers may struggle.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sworn?

Fans of The Sworn by Gail Z. Martin are readers who enjoy epic fantasy with rich world-building and political intrigue. Comparable to fans of George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, they relish complex plots and ensemble casts set in a realm of magic and warfare.

4.2

3,215 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

563

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Winter Kingdoms • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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