Tithe by Holly Black

Tithe

Modern Faerie Tales #1

Holly Black

7 hours, 28 minutes • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she drifts from place to place with her mother’s rock band until an ominous attack forces Kaye back to her childhood home. There, amid the blue-collar New Jersey backdrop, Kaye finds...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,494 reviews

Moods

adventurous 86%
dark 61%
mysterious 51%
tense 27%
emotional 20%
funny 12%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 25% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.49

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