The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands

The Blackthorn Key

The Blackthorn Key #1

Kevin Sands

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

“Tell no one what I’ve given you.”Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn—w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 965 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 90%
dark 30%
tense 28%
emotional 20%
funny 18%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 9%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 35% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.0

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