The Scottish Boy by Alex de Campi, Trungles

The Scottish Boy

Alex de Campi, Trungles

564 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ romance emotional medium-paced

Description

1333. Edward III is at war with Scotland. 19-year-old West Country knight Sir Harry de Lyon yearns to prove himself in the war, and so jumps at the chance when a powerful English baron, William Montagu, invites him on a secret mission with a dozen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 327 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
adventurous 85%
tense 45%
dark 39%
hopeful 26%
sad 23%
mysterious 22%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 24%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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