Elantris
A cursed fallen city, a political marriage, and a religious takeover collide as three lives fight to save a kingdom.
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Plot structure labels used: mystery-driven, slow burn, build-up, multiple POV, flashbacks, setup novel, prequel setup, direct lead-in, third-act action spike, earned climax, self-contained arc
Focused on “mystery-driven” where exact label matches exist.
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