Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef

Once There Was

Kiyash Monsef

416 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this thrilling novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures—and that she must take up his mantle, despite the many ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 65%
emotional 57%
sad 34%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
hopeful 21%
dark 20%
inspiring 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 6%
funny 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 19%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 20% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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