Curse of the Forgotten City by Alex Aster

Curse of the Forgotten City

Emblem Island #2

Alex Aster

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The second book in a fast-paced series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. In this tale Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 35%
mysterious 35%
tense 28%
dark 21%
funny 21%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.88

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