This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson

This Dark Descent

This Dark Descent #1

Kalyn Josephson

398 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Inspired by Jewish folklore, The Scorpio Races meets Peaky Blinders in this multi-POV story of forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and equestrian adventure that follows a young woman desperate to save her family, a black market enchantress, and a ...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 630 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

dark: 63%

tense: 59%

mysterious: 54%

emotional: 39%

challenging: 22%

sad: 7%

hopeful: 6%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 4%

reflective: 4%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
72% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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