Dark Apprentice by Val Neil

Dark Apprentice

Fall of Magic #1

Val Neil

460 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark funny mysterious slow-paced

Description

A psychopathic wizard. An immortal mage. An epic battle of wills. Nikolai doesn't want much out of life: sex, immortality, and the power to disembowel anyone who crosses him. But with dark magic forbidden, his only option is Medea-a mage so deadl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
dark 58%
mysterious 58%
adventurous 41%
tense 23%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 11%
reflective 11%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | N/A: 15% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.96

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