The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton

417 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds for Marvellers from around the world. Ella discovers that being the first isn't easy but she finds friendship in fellow misfit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 625 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 68%
hopeful 30%
lighthearted 23%
inspiring 20%
emotional 19%
funny 19%
tense 13%
challenging 12%
reflective 8%
dark 6%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 27%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 19% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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