The Black Mage by Daniel Barnes, DJ Kirkland

The Black Mage

Daniel Barnes, DJ Kirkland

153 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

The School for Good and Evil meets Dread Nation in this subversive original graphic novel where race, history and magic collide. When St. Ivory Academy, a historically white wizarding school, opens its doors to its first-ever black student, everyo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
dark 41%
mysterious 33%
funny 29%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 20%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
emotional 12%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 13% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.59

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