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448 pages | first published 2021

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In 1911 New York City, seventeen-year-old Frances Hallowell spends her days as a seamstress, mourning the mysterious death of her brother months prior. Everything changes when she’s attacked and a man ends up dead at her feet—her scissors in his n...
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Summary of 1479 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
adventurous 76%
dark 53%
emotional 49%
tense 35%
sad 14%
hopeful 11%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 26% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.6

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