Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine

Paper and Fire

The Great Library #2

Rachel Caine

411 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous tense fast-paced

Description

In Ink and Bone, Jess Brightwell learned that the shining light of the Great Library of Alexandria was an illusion ...one that hides great darkness. Now, barred from his goal of becoming a Scholar, he's determined to make his career as a High Gard...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
tense 61%
dark 48%
emotional 48%
mysterious 33%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
challenging 10%
funny 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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