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Tess of the Road

Rachel Hartman
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Tess of the Road

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

Book Brief

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Rachel Hartman

Tess of the Road

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

830L

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Super Short Summary

In Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman, readers follow a young woman named Tess on her journey of self-discovery and redemption in a medieval-inspired fantasy world. As Tess travels, she confronts societal expectations and her past while forging a new path with determination and resilience.

Adventurous

Emotional

Challenging

Inspirational

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

10,932 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman is praised for its rich world-building and complex protagonist, Tess. Reviewers highlight the novel's exploration of themes like identity and redemption. Criticisms include its slow pacing and dense prose. Despite this, the emotional depth and character development are commended, appealing to fans of both fantasy and character-driven narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tess of the Road?

Ideal for fans of Seraphina and The Queen’s Thief, Tess of the Road appeals to readers who embrace epic fantasy and character-driven narratives. Those who value themes of self-discovery and resilience in richly built worlds will find Tess's journey compelling and immersive.

4.2

10,932 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

830L

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