The Shadow in the Glass by J.J.A. Harwood

The Shadow in the Glass

J.J.A. Harwood

416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Once upon a time Ella had wished for more than her life as a lowly maid. Now forced to work hard under the unforgiving, lecherous gaze of the man she once called stepfather, Ella’s only refuge is in the books she reads by candlelight, secreted awa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 581 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 71%
tense 44%
emotional 37%
sad 28%
adventurous 19%
challenging 14%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.12

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