The Black Key by Amy Ewing

The Black Key

The Lone City #3

Amy Ewing

249 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction dystopian fantasy young adult emotional fast-paced
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For fans of intriguing dystopian adventures with a strong female protagonist, The Black Key by Amy Ewing is a must-read, offering a richly imagined world of rebellion, romance, and self-discovery that will captivate readers who crave stories of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom.

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For too long, Violet and the people of the outer circles of the Lone City have lived a life of servitude, controlled and manipulated by the royalty of the Jewel. But now, the secret society known as the Black Key is preparing to seize power and kn...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 2,690 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 81%

emotional: 60%

dark: 51%

tense: 45%

hopeful: 30%

challenging: 27%

inspiring: 26%

mysterious: 25%

sad: 22%

reflective: 13%

lighthearted: 7%

funny: 5%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

41% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

39% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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