The Circus Rose by Betsy Cornwell

The Circus Rose

Betsy Cornwell

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a queer retelling of Snow White and Rose Red in which teenage twins battle evil religious extremists to save their loves and their circus family. The Circus Rose is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

adventurous 53%
mysterious 50%
emotional 42%
reflective 23%
dark 15%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 24%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 33% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.32

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