Burning Bright by Melissa McShane

324 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

In 1812, Elinor Pembroke wakes to find her bedchamber in flames—and extinguishes them with a thought. At 21, she is old to manifest magical talent, but the evidence is unmistakable: she not only has the ability to start fires, but the far more pow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 262 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 33%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
challenging 8%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.88

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