304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062560087
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Publication date: 24 July 2018
Description
A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,380 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 72%
tense 32%
hopeful 17%
emotional 13%
funny 13%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 8%
inspiring 7%
reflective 4%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, ConfinementModerate
Violence, Bullying, Child abuseMinor
Death, Blood
304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062560087
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Publication date: 24 July 2018
Description
A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,380 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 72%
tense 32%
hopeful 17%
emotional 13%
funny 13%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 8%
inspiring 7%
reflective 4%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 20% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, ConfinementModerate
Violence, Bullying, Child abuseMinor
Death, Blood