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Written in Red (The Others, #1)

Anne Bishop
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Written in Red (The Others, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Anne Bishop

Written in Red (The Others, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

433

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lakeside • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Anne Bishop’s Written in Red is a novel about Meg Corbyn, a young woman with the power to see visions when her skin is cut. She escapes captivity and finds refuge with the Others, a society of powerful and dangerous beings. As Meg integrates into their world, her presence triggers significant changes.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

71,961 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Written in Red by Anne Bishop captivates readers with its unique world-building and intricate characters. While praised for its imaginative setting and strong protagonist, some found the pacing slow and the romance contrived. Overall, it offers a compelling story for fans of urban fantasy despite certain clichéd elements.

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Who Should Read Written in Red (The Others, #1)?

Fans of urban fantasy with a dark, immersive world will enjoy Anne Bishop's Written in Red. This reader appreciated the intricate lore and complex characters found in series like Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson and Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels. They crave suspense, mystical creatures, and a blend of human and supernatural politics.

4.5

71,961 ratings

84%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

433

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lakeside • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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