Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef

Once There Was

Kiyash Monsef

416 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this thrilling novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to mythical creatures—and that she must take up his mantle, despite the many...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 62%
emotional 60%
sad 31%
dark 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 14%
funny 8%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 21%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.13

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