House of Shadows by Darcy Coates

House of Shadows

House of Shadows #1

Darcy Coates

294 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction horror romance dark fast-paced

Description

Sophie's world is shattered when disaster bankrupts her family. She's still reeling from the news when she's offered an unexpected solution: Mr Argenton, a wealthy stranger, asks for her hand in marriage. Marrying Mr Argenton will restore her fami...

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Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 78%
tense 59%
adventurous 22%
emotional 16%
sad 12%
challenging 7%
hopeful 3%
reflective 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 37%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 41% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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