The Awakening of Ivy Leavold by Sierra Simone

The Awakening of Ivy Leavold

Markham Hall #1

Sierra Simone

184 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction erotica historical romance dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Yorkshire, 1879I am alone...When Ivy Leavold is left destitute by her brother’s death, she is taken in by her cousin’s brooding, tortured widower—Julian Markham. Handsome and possessive, it’s not long before Ivy falls for him. But Mr. Markham has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
mysterious 74%
emotional 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%
challenging 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.52

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