Root Magic by Eden Royce

Root Magic

Eden Royce

9 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical middle grade adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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"A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 803 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
mysterious 62%
emotional 58%
dark 42%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 24%
tense 23%
reflective 21%
informative 19%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 21%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.22

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