The Initiation and The Captive, Part I by L.J. Smith

The Initiation and The Captive, Part I

The Secret Circle #1-2

L.J. Smith

396 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

The circle's power has lured her home Forced to move from sunny California to gloomy New England, Cassie longs for her old life. Even so, she feels a strange kinship to a terrifying group of teens who seem to rule her school. Initiated into the c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,473 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 53%
dark 38%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

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