A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha

A Curse of Roses

Diana Pinguicha

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2020

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Based on Portuguese legend, this #OwnVoices historical fantasy is an epic tale of mystery, magic, and making the impossible choice between love and duty... With just one touch, bread turns into roses. With just one bite, cheese turns into lilies. ...
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Summary of 314 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 33%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 27%
mysterious 25%
reflective 24%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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