Mark of the Plague by Kevin Sands

Mark of the Plague

The Blackthorn Key #2

Kevin Sands

448 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade mystery adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Description

As the dreaded sickness spreads through the city, striking down rich and poor alike, an unknown man arrives with a miracle cure. But when an assassin threatens the life of the city's new saviour, young apothecary Christopher Rowe and his faithful...

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Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 87%
emotional 50%
funny 33%
tense 29%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
informative 12%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 16% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.32

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