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371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447299462
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan
Publication date: 01 September 2015
Description
Magic and mayhem collide with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut.At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, freed slave, eminently proficient magician, and Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers—one of the most respected organiz...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,725 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 9%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, BloodMinor
Death371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447299462
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan
Publication date: 01 September 2015
Description
Magic and mayhem collide with the British elite in this whimsical and sparkling debut.At his wit’s end, Zacharias Wythe, freed slave, eminently proficient magician, and Sorcerer Royal of the Unnatural Philosophers—one of the most respected organiz...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,725 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 9%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, BloodMinor
Death