The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes

The House at the Edge of Magic

The House at the Edge of Magic #1

Amy Sparkes

202 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A quirky, funny and fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Kaye Umansky, Sophie Anderson and Peter Bunzl. Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
lighthearted 73%
funny 68%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 21%
emotional 8%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 29%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 35% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.61

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