Red City by Marie Lu

432 pages first pub 2025 (view editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

Alchemy is the hidden art of transformation. An exclusive power wielded by crime syndicates that market it to the world’s elites in the form of sand, a drug that enhances those who take it into a more perfect version of themselves: more beautiful,...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.31
based on 57 reviews

Moods

dark: 84%

tense: 71%

emotional: 65%

adventurous: 53%

mysterious: 43%

challenging: 21%

sad: 18%

reflective: 12%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

inspiring: 3%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
72% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more