Taken by Benedict Jacka

Taken

Alex Verus #3

Benedict Jacka

313 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

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Description

Mage apprentices have been vanishing without a trace—and someone on the council might be involved. Alex Verus has no evidence, no witnesses, and no suspects. All he knows is that someone is keeping tabs on him. And after assassins target his own a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,303 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 69%
dark 40%
tense 39%
funny 29%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 7%
emotional 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 37%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.97

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