Ash and Quill by Rachel Caine

351 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Words can kill. Hoarding all the knowledge of the world, the Great Library jealously guards its secrets. But now a group of rebels poses a dangerous threat to its tyranny… Jess Brightwell and his band of exiles have fled London, only to find thems...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,418 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 62%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
mysterious 37%
challenging 17%
hopeful 12%
funny 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 41% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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