The Darkest Bloom by P.M. Freestone

The Darkest Bloom

Shadowscent #1

P.M. Freestone

437 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

In the empire of Aramtesh, scent has power. When disaster strikes and the crown prince lies poisoned, long suppressed rivalries threaten to blow the empire apart. It’s up to a poor village girl with a talent for fragrances and the prince’s loyal b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 59%
emotional 45%
tense 40%
dark 18%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 13%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.83

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