The Hidden City by Michelle West

The Hidden City

The House War #1

Michelle West

754 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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In this epic fantasy series for fans of George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb, Jewel Markess must contend with deadly court politics, and visions of looming magical threats. Orphaned and left to fend for herself in the slums of Averalaan, Jewel Marke...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
adventurous 60%
dark 40%
challenging 30%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.9

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