371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447299455
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: 10 September 2015
Description
Magic and mayhem collide with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut.At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, freed slave, eminently proficient magician, and Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers—one of the most respected organiz...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,955 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
lighthearted 39%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 13%
challenging 8%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
reflective 4%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Slavery, Blood, XenophobiaMinor
Death, Suicide, Violence
371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447299455
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: 10 September 2015
Description
Magic and mayhem collide with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut.At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, freed slave, eminently proficient magician, and Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers—one of the most respected organiz...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,955 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
lighthearted 39%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 13%
challenging 8%
dark 7%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
reflective 4%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Plot: 32% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Slavery, Blood, XenophobiaMinor
Death, Suicide, Violence