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304 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781937007294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: 28 February 2012
Description
Enter a "gorgeously realized world"* and meet a mage destined for greatness in the first novel in the national bestselling Alex Verus series. Alex is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London that caters to clientele wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,717 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
dark 30%
funny 28%
tense 28%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 45% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Slavery, Physical abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Rape, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts
304 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781937007294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: 28 February 2012
Description
Enter a "gorgeously realized world"* and meet a mage destined for greatness in the first novel in the national bestselling Alex Verus series. Alex is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London that caters to clientele wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,717 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
dark 30%
funny 28%
tense 28%
lighthearted 10%
emotional 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 45% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Slavery, Physical abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Rape, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts