Maid of Secrets by Jennifer McGowan

406 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical young adult lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this breathtaking start to a series, a secret society of young women make up Elizabeth I's most trusted royal guard. God Save the Queen--or the Maids will. Orphan Meg Fellowes makes her living picking pockets--until she steals from the wrong no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.64

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