Witch Child by Celia Rees

Witch Child

Witch Child #1

Celia Rees

245 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult dark medium-paced

Description

When Mary sees her grandmother accused of witchcraft and hanged for the crime, she is silently hurried to safety by an unknown woman. The woman gives her tools to keep the record of her days - paper and ink. Mary is taken to a boat in Plymouth and...

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Moods

mysterious 58%
dark 56%
adventurous 36%
tense 36%
emotional 29%
informative 26%
reflective 24%
sad 21%
challenging 12%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 35% | Plot: 35% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.69

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