The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey

433 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Beauty Meets Beast in San FranciscoAccepting employment as a governess after hard times hit her family, medieval scholar Rosalind Hawkins is surprised when she learns that her mysterious employer has no children, no wife, and she is not to meet wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 752 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
emotional 28%
dark 21%
reflective 21%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.72

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