The Root by Na'amen Gobert Tilahun

411 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

A dark, gritty urban fantasy debut set in modern-day San Francisco, filled with gods, sinister government agencies, and worlds of dark magic hidden just below the surface.When a secret government agency trying to enslave you isn’t the biggest prob...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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