City of Secrets by Mary Hoffman

City of Secrets

Stravaganza #4

Mary Hoffman

382 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Matt is unexpectedly transported to the Scriptorium of Padavia University, he discovers he is a Stravagante who can travel through time using his talisman, a leather-bound book. Together with Luciano and Arianna, he must fight the dangerous d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 447 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.75

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