297 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781618731821
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: 23 February 2021
Description
“Am I dead?” Mebuyen sighs. She was hoping the girl would not ask.Spells and stories, urban legends and immigrant tales: the magic in Isabel Yap’s debut collection jumps right off the page, from the joy in “A Spell for Foolish Hearts” to the terri...
Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
emotional 60%
reflective 40%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
challenging 19%
sad 17%
funny 14%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 22% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 16% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 6% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Rape, Gore, Child abuseMinor
Eating disorder, Deadnaming, Homophobia
297 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781618731821
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: 23 February 2021
Description
“Am I dead?” Mebuyen sighs. She was hoping the girl would not ask.Spells and stories, urban legends and immigrant tales: the magic in Isabel Yap’s debut collection jumps right off the page, from the joy in “A Spell for Foolish Hearts” to the terri...
Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews
Moods
mysterious 69%
emotional 60%
reflective 40%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
challenging 19%
sad 17%
funny 14%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 22% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 16% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 6% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Rape, Gore, Child abuseMinor
Eating disorder, Deadnaming, Homophobia