352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781789094374
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Titan Books
Publication date: 14 June 2022
Description
A gorgeous dark gothic fairy tale from award-winning author Angela Slatter. Should delight readers of Naomi Novik and Erin Morgenstern.Asher Todd comes to live with the mysterious Morwood family as a governess to their children. Asher knows little...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
adventurous 50%
tense 48%
emotional 24%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 21% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Domestic abuse, MurderModerate
Animal death, Blood, Animal crueltyMinor
Vomit, Infidelity, Sexual content352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781789094374
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Titan Books
Publication date: 14 June 2022
Description
A gorgeous dark gothic fairy tale from award-winning author Angela Slatter. Should delight readers of Naomi Novik and Erin Morgenstern.Asher Todd comes to live with the mysterious Morwood family as a governess to their children. Asher knows little...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
adventurous 50%
tense 48%
emotional 24%
reflective 15%
sad 15%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 21% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Domestic abuse, MurderModerate
Animal death, Blood, Animal crueltyMinor
Vomit, Infidelity, Sexual content