Like A Charm by Elle McNicoll

313 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Description

Edinburgh is a city filled with magical creatures. No one can see them... until Ramya Knox. As she is pulled into her family's world of secrets and spells, Ramya sets out to discover the truth behind the Hidden Folk with only three words of warnin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 66%
hopeful 62%
mysterious 51%
inspiring 48%
funny 22%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 12%
informative 10%
sad 9%
tense 9%
dark 6%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Character: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.33

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