The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope

The Monsters We Defy

Leslye Penelope

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A woman able to communicate with spirits must assemble a ragtag crew to pull off a daring heist to save her community in this timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. Clara John...

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Community Reviews Summary of 663 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 80%
tense 34%
emotional 32%
hopeful 24%
dark 22%
funny 18%
inspiring 17%
informative 16%
reflective 15%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 6%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 79%
fast 13%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 26% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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