Jack of Shadows
A shadow-powered thief in a split world seeks revenge, only to set in motion a larger struggle over balance and power.
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Plot structure labels used: origin story, prequel, quest structure, revenge to quest, episodic, fast paced, short chapters, short book, multiple adventures, brisk progression, travel adventure, shift in focus, tightly wound
Focused on “time jumps” where exact label matches exist.
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Joe Golem and the Drowning City: An Illustrated Novel
In a flooded alternate New York, a teen girl and a golem detective race to uncover a supernatural kidnapping.
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