Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet by Charlie N. Holmberg

Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet

Charlie N. Holmberg

304 pages • first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction fantasy young adult mysterious slow-paced
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Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective, whimsical fantasies that blend dark fairy-tale elements with layered mysteries of identity and redemption.

Description

Maire is a baker with an extraordinary gift: she can infuse her treats with emotions and abilities, which are then passed on to those who eat them. She doesn't know why she can do this and remembers nothing of who she is or where she came from.Whe...

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Community Reviews

3.45
based on 1,946 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 79%

adventurous: 58%

emotional: 50%

dark: 34%

sad: 32%

tense: 28%

challenging: 20%

reflective: 17%

hopeful: 15%

inspiring: 9%

lighthearted: 8%

funny: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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