First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

296 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism lighthearted fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells comes a story of the Waverley family, in a novel as sparkling as the first dusting of frost on new-fallen leaves..It's October in Bascom, North Carolina, and autumn will not go quietly. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,143 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 89%
hopeful 52%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
relaxing 27%
inspiring 23%
reflective 21%
funny 13%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.9

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