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348 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241438916
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 11 February 2017
Description
Gay angsty teen Johnny and his goth best friend, trans girl Alison, spend their summer dabbling in magic. When they use spells to defend themselves from bullies, they suddenly find themselves whisked away to the Marduk Institute, a school for wayw...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 40%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
dark 26%
lighthearted 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Transphobia, ConfinementModerate
Violence, Bullying, CancerMinor
Blood, Genocide, Gore348 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241438916
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 11 February 2017
Description
Gay angsty teen Johnny and his goth best friend, trans girl Alison, spend their summer dabbling in magic. When they use spells to defend themselves from bullies, they suddenly find themselves whisked away to the Marduk Institute, a school for wayw...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
tense 40%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
dark 26%
lighthearted 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Transphobia, ConfinementModerate
Violence, Bullying, CancerMinor
Blood, Genocide, Gore