Mia and the Lightcasters by Janelle McCurdy

Mia and the Lightcasters

Umbra Tales #1

Janelle McCurdy with Ana Latese (Illustrator)

406 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Description

Beware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 68%
hopeful 43%
tense 37%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 12%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.95

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