Cecily by Annie Garthwaite

367 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced

Description

Cecily Neville marries a traitor's son when she is sixteen. It's a risk, but one she is willing to take. For though Richard Duke of York's name brings great danger, it also brings a claim to the throne. And as a woman who watched Joan of Arc burn ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

informative 68%
tense 54%
emotional 45%
adventurous 43%
dark 24%
challenging 23%
sad 22%
inspiring 17%
reflective 14%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 18% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.12

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