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A Dark Inheritance

Chris d'Lacey
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A Dark Inheritance

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Chris d'Lacey

A Dark Inheritance

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southwest England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In A Dark Inheritance by Chris d'Lacey, a young person named Michael discovers they can alter reality using a mysterious gift. Michael is drawn into a clandestine organization that investigates strange occurrences. As Michael learns to harness their abilities, they uncover secrets that challenge their understanding of family, destiny, and their own potential.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,390 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Dark Inheritance by Chris d'Lacey is praised for its imaginative storyline and engaging writing style, appealing to young fantasy readers with its intriguing plot twists. However, some critique it for lacking character depth and slower pacing in parts. Overall, it's a captivating start to a series with potential for further development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Dark Inheritance?

A reader who enjoys A Dark Inheritance by Chris d'Lacey would likely be captivated by adventure, fantasy, and supernatural elements. Fans of young adult series like Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling or Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan, which merge magic with everyday life, would find this book appealing.

4.1

1,390 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southwest England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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