The After-Room by Maile Meloy

The After-Room

The Apothecary #3

Maile Meloy with Ian Schoenherr (Illustrator)

432 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

It's 1955, and Benjamin Burrows and Janie Scott are trying to live a safe, normal life in America. It's not easy, when they have the power to prevent nuclear disaster, and sinister forces are circling. Soon the advice of a mysterious, unscrupulous...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 50%
mysterious 37%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.91

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