The Lightcasters by Janelle McCurdy

The Lightcasters

Umbra Tales #1

Janelle McCurdy

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Description

Keeper of the Lost Cities meets Pokémon in this riveting first book in a middle grade series about a girl who embarks on a treacherous journey with her mystical animal companions to save her family—and the entire kingdom.Twelve-year-old Mia McKenn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 80%
tense 42%
dark 38%
hopeful 38%
funny 23%
emotional 19%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 9%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

3.85

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