The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi

298 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A trio of friends from New York City find themselves trapped inside a mechanical board game that they must dismantle in order to save themselves and generations of other children in this action-packed debut that’s a steampunk Jumanji with a Middle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 353 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 66%
lighthearted 44%
hopeful 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.69

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