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407 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529136357
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Century
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
Not all books should be opened.In this thrilling fantasy debut, meet the family tasked with guarding a trove of magical but deadly books, and the shadowy organisation that will do anything to get them back.Joanna Kalotay lives alone in the woods o...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,835 reviews
Moods
adventurous 79%
dark 49%
tense 39%
emotional 36%
hopeful 14%
funny 11%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
sad 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 26% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Violence, Murder407 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529136357
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Century
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
Not all books should be opened.In this thrilling fantasy debut, meet the family tasked with guarding a trove of magical but deadly books, and the shadowy organisation that will do anything to get them back.Joanna Kalotay lives alone in the woods o...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,835 reviews
Moods
adventurous 79%
dark 49%
tense 39%
emotional 36%
hopeful 14%
funny 11%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
sad 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Plot: 26% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Gun violence, Violence, Murder