Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef

Once There Was

Kiyash Monsef with Nikki Massoud (Narrator)

11 hours, 28 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this thrilling novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures—and that she must take up his mantle, despite the many ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 62%
emotional 59%
sad 34%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
tense 21%
hopeful 18%
challenging 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 9%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 23%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24%

Average rating

4.18

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