344 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616206703
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Publication date: 22 August 2017
Description
The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and...
Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
emotional 62%
tense 48%
dark 44%
funny 27%
sad 24%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 43%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence
344 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781616206703
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Publication date: 22 August 2017
Description
The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and...
Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
emotional 62%
tense 48%
dark 44%
funny 27%
sad 24%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 43%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence