460 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349432823
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Piatkus
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Description
Lady Augusta Colebrook, ‘Gus’, is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
funny 39%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 28%
tense 27%
dark 21%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 16%
challenging 12%
informative 10%
sad 8%
reflective 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Excrement, MisogynyModerate
Child abuse, Racism, RapeMinor
Incest, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse
460 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349432823
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Piatkus
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Description
Lady Augusta Colebrook, ‘Gus’, is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
funny 39%
emotional 35%
lighthearted 28%
tense 27%
dark 21%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 16%
challenging 12%
informative 10%
sad 8%
reflective 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 27% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Excrement, MisogynyModerate
Child abuse, Racism, RapeMinor
Incest, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse