The Helm of Midnight by Marina J. Lostetter

The Helm of Midnight

The Five Penalties #1

Marina J. Lostetter

464 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

A legendary serial killer stalks the streets of a fantastical city in The Helm of Midnight, the stunning first novel in a new trilogy from acclaimed author Marina Lostetter. In a daring and deadly heist, thieves have made away with an artifact ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 374 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 86%
adventurous 54%
tense 53%
emotional 38%
challenging 24%
sad 20%
reflective 3%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 22%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Plot: 20% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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