The Prisoner's Key by C.J. Archer

The Prisoner's Key

Glass and Steele #8

C.J. Archer

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy history mystery romance emotional mysterious fast-paced

Description

India's study into the language of spells is interrupted by the arrest of her teacher for an unpaid debt. Before Matt can repay it for him, the powerful magician escapes from his prison cell. To make matters worse, the moneylender is murdered and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
adventurous 78%
lighthearted 63%
funny 42%
emotional 36%
hopeful 26%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

3.88

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