Something Close to Magic by Emma Mills

Something Close to Magic

Emma Mills

384 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

It’s not all sugar and spice at Basil’s Bakery, where seventeen-year-old Aurelie is an overworked, underappreciated apprentice. Still, the job offers stability, which no-nonsense Aurelie values highly, so she keeps her head down and doesn’t dare t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 83%
funny 67%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 26%
emotional 17%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 20%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 19% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.11

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