The Hidden City by Michelle West

The Hidden City

The House War #1

Michelle West

754 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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In this epic fantasy series for fans of George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb, Jewel Markess must contend with deadly court politics, and visions of looming magical threats. Orphaned and left to fend for herself in the slums of Averalaan, Jewel Marke...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 244 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 71%

adventurous: 64%

dark: 42%

challenging: 28%

emotional: 28%

tense: 21%

reflective: 14%

sad: 14%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 7%

relaxing: 7%

Pace

13% of readers chose medium
86% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

92% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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