The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby

The Shadow Cipher

York #1

Laura Ruby with Dave Stevenson (Illustrator)

496 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery mysterious medium-paced
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From National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner Laura Ruby comes an epic alternate history series about three kids who try to solve the greatest mystery of the modern world: a puzzle and treasure hunt laid into the very streets and build...

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Community Reviews Summary of 906 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 88%
funny 20%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
emotional 11%
challenging 6%
dark 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.92

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