Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, BloodModerate
Death, Sexual content, Animal deathMinor
Infertility, Miscarriage , Panic attacks/disordersCommunity Reviews
summary of 12254 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
mysterious 74%
dark 38%
emotional 33%
tense 24%
funny 8%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
hopeful 6%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
592 pages | first published 2011
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Description
Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do wi...
592 pages | first published 2011
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Description
Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do wi...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, BloodModerate
Death, Sexual content, Animal deathMinor
Infertility, Miscarriage , Panic attacks/disordersCommunity Reviews
summary of 12254 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
mysterious 74%
dark 38%
emotional 33%
tense 24%
funny 8%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
hopeful 6%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating