Fated by Benedict Jacka

295 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Fated is ideal for readers who enjoy urban fantasy with a cunning, underdog protagonist navigating high-stakes magical intrigue and moral complexity in a hidden world.

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

3.68
based on 3,742 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 95%

mysterious: 55%

dark: 31%

tense: 28%

funny: 26%

lighthearted: 11%

challenging: 4%

emotional: 4%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 2%

reflective: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

53% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

49% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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