368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062289957
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 13 October 2020
Description
A suspenseful tale of witches, family, and magic from internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann. When a twelve-year-old orphan unexpectedly becomes the mistress of a seemingly abandoned castle, she is thrust into a mysterious plot involv...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 43%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 16%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
challenging 6%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Abandonment
368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062289957
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publication date: 13 October 2020
Description
A suspenseful tale of witches, family, and magic from internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann. When a twelve-year-old orphan unexpectedly becomes the mistress of a seemingly abandoned castle, she is thrust into a mysterious plot involv...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
dark 43%
lighthearted 26%
tense 26%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 16%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
challenging 6%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, Death of parentModerate
Child death, Abandonment