Base Notes by Lara Elena Donnelly

Base Notes

Lara Elena Donnelly

400 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction crime lgbtqia+ literary thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A lasting impression is worth killing for in this intoxicating novel about memories and murder by the author of the Amberlough Dossier series. In New York City everybody needs a side hustle, and perfumer Vic Fowler has developed a delicate art ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
tense 78%
mysterious 36%
challenging 27%
funny 15%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
informative 6%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 24%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 34% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 35% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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