fiction fantasy horror adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

421 pages | first published 2022

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 An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head - she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest roa...
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Summary of 576 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 76%
adventurous 71%
tense 51%
emotional 33%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 7%
funny 5%
reflective 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 18%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 25% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.29

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