Arsenic For Tea by Robin Stevens

352 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncl...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 76%
lighthearted 38%
tense 31%
funny 28%
emotional 21%
dark 16%
sad 12%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 43%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 39% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%

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4.11

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