Arsenic for Tea by Robin Stevens

339 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 991 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 77%
lighthearted 39%
tense 28%
funny 27%
emotional 21%
dark 15%
sad 9%
hopeful 6%
challenging 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 37% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.11

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