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Child of a Mad God: A Tale of the Coven, Book 1

Child of a Mad God: A Tale of the Coven is the first book in a fantasy series about Aoleyn, a young witch who seeks freedom and learns to wield her coven’s magic while facing threats from a warlord and a demon. The listing describes an English Kindle edition with accessibility and reading features including screen-reader support, X-Ray, and Word Wise.

At a glance

Aoleyn’s story combines coven magic, a desire to escape a restrictive society, and danger from both a warlord and a demon.
A long-form fantasy listing with a stated print length of 479 pages.
Kindle features listed include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The synopsis gives a clear central conflict, tying Aoleyn’s pursuit of freedom to the dangers of developing her magical power.
The Kindle listing specifies several reading aids, including screen-reader support and Word Wise.

Cons

Customer feedback notes that the pacing can feel slow at first.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Series	Tales of the Coven Book 1
Publisher	Tor Books
Publication date	February 6, 2018
Language	English
Print length	479 pages
ISBN-13	978-0765395283

Kindle edition
File size	5.8 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

This is a Kindle edition. The listed page count describes print length, not the ebook file’s exact screen-by-screen length.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a fantasy series opener centered on a young witch, magical power, and a dangerous mountain setting.
Kindle readers who want listed reading aids such as screen-reader support, Word Wise, and X-Ray.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer fast pacing from the opening chapters, given reports that the story can start slowly.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 1,111 ratings

5 stars66%66%
4 stars22%22%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging, with a captivating plot, well-developed characters, and writing that some find substantial. Reports of slow pacing at the start temper that response. For readers deciding whether to begin this 479-page fantasy series opener, the stated opening conflict may appeal, though the feedback suggests allowing time for the story to build. The overall rating distribution is mostly favorable but includes a smaller range of lower ratings, which does not establish why readers rated it that way.

Positive themes

Feedback highlights an engaging story, developed characters, and positive impressions of the writing.

Negative themes

Some feedback describes the pacing as slow at first.

Frequently asked questions

What is Child of a Mad God about?

The listing follows Aoleyn, an orphan living among a restrictive tribe, as she tries to master her coven’s magic and escape, while drawing the attention of a warlord and a witch-hunting demon.

Is this the first book in a series?

Yes. The title identifies it as Tales of the Coven Book 1.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled or supported.

What do customers report about the pacing?

Feedback is mixed on pacing, with some readers finding the opening slow. The supplied summary also describes the story as engaging and its characters as well-developed.