The Dark Lady by Akala

The Dark Lady

Akala

336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

A natural storyteller with a vision of his own, The Dark Lady, Akala's debut novel for teens will enthuse and entertain teenagers and young adults, showing that reading is a true super-power.A pickpocket with an exceptional gift. A prisoner of ext...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
mysterious 57%
dark 31%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
informative 15%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.27

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