The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab

349 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. And there are no strangers in the town of Near.These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life. But when an actual stranger—a boy who seems to fade like smoke—appears outside her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,659 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
adventurous 68%
dark 56%
tense 36%
emotional 25%
hopeful 11%
sad 9%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 24%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 38% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

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3.61

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