720 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755374045
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 10 April 2014
Description
When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it's an unwelcome intrusion of magic into her carefully ordered life. Though Diana is a witch of impeccable lineage, the violent death of her parents while she was...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,156 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
dark 38%
emotional 36%
tense 26%
challenging 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
720 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780755374045
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 10 April 2014
Description
When historian Diana Bishop opens an alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, it's an unwelcome intrusion of magic into her carefully ordered life. Though Diana is a witch of impeccable lineage, the violent death of her parents while she was...
Community Reviews Summary of 27,156 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
dark 38%
emotional 36%
tense 26%
challenging 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Blood, Death of parentModerate
Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content