Burned by Benedict Jacka

416 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Description

"Alex Verus has a magic shop in Camden, London, and an uncanny ability to see the future. But suddenly everyone can see Alex's future. Because the Mage's Council of Great Britain just named him a traitor and ordered his death in seven days' time, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 64%
tense 62%
mysterious 45%
emotional 32%
challenging 18%
funny 16%
sad 13%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 40% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.12

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