Fated by Benedict Jacka

295 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Description

Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex's own powers aren't as showy as some mages, he does have the advantage of foreseeing the possible future--allowing him to pull off operations that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,716 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 57%
dark 30%
funny 28%
tense 28%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 45% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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