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

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 354 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
lighthearted 75%
funny 66%
mysterious 34%
hopeful 23%
emotional 11%
relaxing 10%
tense 5%
reflective 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
sad 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 31%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 31% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.61

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