The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope
The Monsters We Defy
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The Monsters We Defy

Leslye Penelope with L. Penelope

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Clara Johnson talks to spirits. A gift that saved her during her darkest moments in a Washington D. C. jail. Now a curse that’s left her indebted to the cunning spirit world.So, when the Empress, the powerful spirit who holds her debt, offers her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 79%
emotional 34%
tense 34%
hopeful 24%
dark 21%
funny 18%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
reflective 17%
challenging 14%
sad 6%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 14%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 24% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.28

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