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The Riddle (The Books of Pellinor, #2)

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Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Romance

by Alison Croggon

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4.10 (16.6K ratings)
calendar_today 2004
description 490 pages

The Riddle by Alison Croggon holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 16.6K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 490 pages.

About The Riddle

A young woman embraces her power -- and her destiny -- as the thrilling quest begun in THE NAMING continues!Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. Now she and her mentor, Cadvan, hunted by both the Light and the Dark, must unravel the Riddle of the Treesong before their fractured kingdom erupts in chaos. The quest leads Maerad over terrifying seas and vast stretches of glacial wilderness, ever closer to the seductive Winterking -- ally of her most powerful enemy, the Nameless One. Trapped in the Winterking's icy realm, Maerad must confront what she has suspected all along: that she is the greatest riddle of all. A sequel to THE NAMING, this second book in a captivating quartet about the ancient world of Edil-Amarandh is a sweeping epic readers won't soon forget.

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Author Alison Croggon
Published 2004
Pages 490
Genres Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance
Average Rating 4.10 / 5.00
Total Ratings 16,605

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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16.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.10, The Riddle is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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This Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Riddle?

The Riddle is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Riddle worth reading?

Based on 16.6K reader ratings, The Riddle has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Riddle?

The Riddle has 490 pages.

Who wrote The Riddle?

The Riddle was written by Alison Croggon. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for The Riddle?

The ISBN-13 for The Riddle is 9780763630160.0.

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