The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands

The Blackthorn Key

The Blackthorn Key #1

Kevin Sands

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

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Following a series of murders, an apothecary's apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world in this suspenseful debut novel. "Tell no one what I've given you." Until he got that cryptic warni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,401 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 91%
dark 33%
tense 33%
funny 24%
emotional 21%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 45%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 37% | Character: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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