A Curse of Roses  by Diana Pinguicha

A Curse of Roses

Diana Pinguicha

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Based on Portuguese legend, this #OwnVoices historical fantasy is an epic tale of mystery, magic, and making the impossible choice between love and duty…With just one touch, bread turns into roses. With just one bite, cheese turns into lilies.Ther...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 34%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 26%
mysterious 25%
reflective 24%
challenging 15%
sad 15%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 27%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.93

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