The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad

The Candle and the Flame

Nafiza Azad

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced

416 pages | first published 2019

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Azad's debut YA fantasy is set in a city along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn.Fatima lives in the city of Noor, a thriving stop along the Sil...
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Summary of 649 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
emotional 50%
mysterious 32%
tense 32%
dark 19%
hopeful 19%
sad 17%
reflective 13%
challenging 10%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.74

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