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The Initiation / The Captive Part I (The Secret Circle, #1-2)

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Young Adult Fantasy Fantasy Romance Fiction

by L.J. Smith

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3.96 (19.6K ratings)
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description 396 pages

The Initiation / The Captive Part I by L.J. Smith holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 19.6K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 396 pages.

About The Initiation / The Captive Part I

THE CIRCLE'S POWER HAS LURED HER HOME...Forced to move from sunny California to gloomy New England, Cassie longs for her old life. Even so, she feels a strange kinship to a terrifying group of teens who seem to rule her school. Initiated into the coven of witched that's controlled New Salem for hundreds of years, she's drawn into the Secret Circle, a thrill that's both intoxicating and deadly. But when she falls for the mysterious and intriguing Adam, Cassie must choose whether to resist temptation or risk dark forces to get what she wants - even if it means that one wrong move could ultimately destroy her.

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Author L.J. Smith
Published 2008
Pages 396
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,563

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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19.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, The Initiation / The Captive Part I is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Initiation / The Captive Part I?

The Initiation / The Captive Part I is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Initiation / The Captive Part I worth reading?

Based on 19.6K reader ratings, The Initiation / The Captive Part I has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Initiation / The Captive Part I?

The Initiation / The Captive Part I has 396 pages.

Who wrote The Initiation / The Captive Part I?

The Initiation / The Captive Part I was written by L.J. Smith. It was first published in 2008.

What is the ISBN for The Initiation / The Captive Part I?

The ISBN-13 for The Initiation / The Captive Part I is 9780061670860.0.

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