The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad

The Candle and the Flame

Nafiza Azad

416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

Azad's debut YA fantasy is set in a city along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn.Fatima lives in the city of Noor, a thriving stop along the Sil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 664 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 51%
mysterious 32%
tense 32%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
sad 16%
reflective 12%
challenging 10%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 41%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 37% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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