A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth

512 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones in this thrilling urban fantasy set in the magical underworld of Toronto that follows a queer cast of characters racing to stop a serial killer whose crimes could expose the hidden world of faeries to humans. C...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 65%
dark 49%
funny 46%
tense 28%
emotional 23%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 25%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 23% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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