The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman

400 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Librarian-spy Irene is working undercover in an alternative London when her assistant Kai goes missing. She discovers he's been kidnapped by the fae faction and the repercussions could be fatal. Not just for Kai, but for whole worlds. Kai's dragon...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 61%
tense 26%
funny 23%
lighthearted 23%
dark 11%
emotional 9%
challenging 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 27% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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