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371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447299455
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: 10 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 3,747 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 39%
hopeful 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
reflective 6%
relaxing 5%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | 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: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
Death, Suicide, Pregnancy371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781447299455
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: 10 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 3,747 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
mysterious 41%
lighthearted 39%
hopeful 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%
reflective 6%
relaxing 5%
sad 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | 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: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Slavery, Death of parent, ViolenceMinor
Death, Suicide, Pregnancy