Magic or Madness by Justine Larbalestier

271 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

"My mother named me Reason."Reason Cansino has lived fifteen years in the Australian outback with her mother, Sarafina. They're on the run from Reason's grandmother Esmeralda, who believes in magic and practices horrifying dark rituals. But when S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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