Nicnevin and the Bloody Queen by Helen Mullane

Nicnevin and the Bloody Queen

Helen Mullane with Dom Reardon (Illustrator), Matthew Dow Smith (Illustrator)

128 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Folk horror through the eyes of a modern teen in this atmospheric tale of obsession, suspense and magic. Something strange has been unleashed in the north of England. A modern-day druid commits a series of ghastly murders in an attempt to unleash ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 80%
mysterious 60%
challenging 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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