In the Ballroom with the Candlestick by Diana Peterfreund

In the Ballroom with the Candlestick

Clue Mystery #3

Diana Peterfreund

304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery young adult mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

After a tragic accident at Blackbrook Academy kills one of their own, Orchid, Scarlett, Peacock, Mustard, and Plum are desperate to put the pieces back together and finish out the year. The Murder Crew may have earned their nickname, but the last ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 41%
tense 41%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
funny 13%
sad 9%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 20% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 32% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.56

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