The Bookshop and the Barbarian  by Morgan Stang

The Bookshop and the Barbarian

Morgan Stang

214 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Explore its many rooms, pick something nice off the shelf, and have a little read by the fire at the Cozy Quill Bookshop. Running from strife in her homeland, Marbella Waters becomes the new owner of the fabled Cozy Quill. After finding squatters ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 76%
relaxing 53%
adventurous 38%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 15%
emotional 12%
mysterious 5%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.92

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