The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Librarian-spy Irene and her apprentice Kai are back in the second in this "dazzling"* book-filled fantasy series from the author of The Invisible Library. The written word is mightier than the sword--most of the time... Working in an alternate...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 61%
tense 25%
lighthearted 23%
funny 21%
dark 10%
emotional 8%
challenging 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 43%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 28% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 29% | 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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