The Spook's Sacrifice by Joseph Delaney

384 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult adventurous dark fast-paced
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As the Spook's apprentice Tom's first duty is to protect the County from the dark. But now Mam needs his help in her homeland of Greece. One of the most dangerous of the old gods, the Ordeen, is about to return there, bringing slaughter and devast...

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Community Reviews Summary of 983 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
dark 86%
tense 46%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
challenging 30%
sad 16%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 37%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 33% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.99

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