The Scottish Boy by Alex de Campi, Trungles

The Scottish Boy

Alex de Campi, Trungles

564 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

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 316 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
adventurous 85%
tense 46%
dark 39%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
mysterious 23%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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