The Gorgon's Gaze by Julia Golding

The Gorgon's Gaze

The Companions Quartet #2

Julia Golding

320 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Magical Mallins Wood is under threat from developers. Unknown to everyone, the wood is the home of the last gorgon, a creature so deadly she can kill with a look. Only a handful of people know that she still exists. Col and his mother are among th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
funny 25%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.9

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