Way of the Argosi by Sebastien de Castell

366 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark slow-paced
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Description

 The first of three prequels to the bestselling Spellslinger series.The Alchemist meets The Three Musketeers—with card tricks. A brilliant origin story of adventure, wit, and philosophy to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers to the Spellslinge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 55%
dark 51%
funny 42%
sad 31%
tense 26%
challenging 22%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
reflective 11%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 18%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.13

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