The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes

The House at the Edge of Magic

The House at the Edge of Magic #1

Amy Sparkes

240 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Description

Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures. When she steals a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggeldy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
lighthearted 75%
funny 66%
mysterious 33%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 10%
emotional 9%
tense 4%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 31%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 34% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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