The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh

430 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

In 1872, New Orleans is a city ruled by the dead. But to seventeen-year-old Celine Rousseau, New Orleans provides her a refuge after she's forced to flee her life as a dressmaker in Paris. Taken in by the sisters of the Ursuline convent along with...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,271 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 83%
adventurous 56%
tense 41%
emotional 25%
challenging 8%
funny 7%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 34%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 24% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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