fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced

295 pages | first published 2012

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Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex's own powers aren't as showy as some mages, he does have the advantage of foreseeing the possible future--allowing him to pull off operations that ...
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Summary of 1779 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 54%
funny 31%
dark 25%
tense 22%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 8%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 44% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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