A review by lauren_miller
Magic Dark and Strange by Kelly Powell

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
this was a fun, short novel about a timepiece that brings back the dead; set against a dark, dreary 1800s cityscape, fraught with murder, resurrection men, and magic, I expected this to be a fast-paced, gritty, and imaginative story... Instead, it felt very slow, the characters rather juvenile, and the premise of the book much better than the actual execution (props to whoever wrote the editorial copy, it's almost too good). Overall, I'd say this is perfect for younger YA readers (12-15), as it gives you a taste of the time period without being too intense or gory, and the romance is incredibly wholesome. 
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