Witchborn by Nicholas Bowling

Witchborn

Nicholas Bowling

fiction fantasy historical young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

336 pages | first published 2017

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It's 1577. Queen Elizabeth I has imprisoned scheming Mary Queen of Scots, and Alyce's mother is burned at the stake for witchcraft. Alyce kills the witchfinder and flees to London - but the chase isn't over yet. As she discovers her own dark magic...
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Summary of 454 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
mysterious 55%
dark 44%
tense 28%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
emotional 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 36% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.16

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