The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad

The Candle and the Flame

Nafiza Azad

416 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced
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Azad's debut YA fantasy is set in a city along the Silk Road that is a refuge for those of all faiths, where a young woman is threatened by the war between two clans of powerful djinn.Fatima lives in the city of Noor, a thriving stop along the Sil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
emotional 54%
mysterious 37%
tense 32%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
reflective 18%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
inspiring 9%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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