395 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061344640
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 27 July 2010
Description
War looms on the horizonAs the Spook's apprentice, Tom Ward must protect the County from the creatures of the dark. But now his mother has returned from her homeland to seek his help. A dangerous ancient witch, Ordeen, is about to rise, bringing w...
Community Reviews Summary of 787 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
tense 45%
emotional 41%
mysterious 41%
challenging 29%
sad 20%
reflective 8%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 40% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Body horror, DeathModerate
Violence, Vomit, GriefMinor
War, Animal death, Confinement395 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061344640
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 27 July 2010
Description
War looms on the horizonAs the Spook's apprentice, Tom Ward must protect the County from the creatures of the dark. But now his mother has returned from her homeland to seek his help. A dangerous ancient witch, Ordeen, is about to rise, bringing w...
Community Reviews Summary of 787 reviews
Moods
dark 87%
tense 45%
emotional 41%
mysterious 41%
challenging 29%
sad 20%
reflective 8%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 40% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Body horror, DeathModerate
Violence, Vomit, GriefMinor
War, Animal death, Confinement