First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

305 pages first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

fiction magical realism

Description

Two magical sisters.One cranky apple tree.  It's October in Bascom, North Carolina, and autumn will not go quietly.  As temperatures drop and leaves begin to turn, the Waverley women are made restless by the whims of their mischievous apple tree.....

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,196 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 85%
hopeful 53%
emotional 42%
mysterious 36%
reflective 26%
relaxing 26%
inspiring 21%
funny 14%
adventurous 4%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.9

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