The Best Bad Things by Katrina Carrasco

The Best Bad Things

The Best Bad Things #1

Katrina Carrasco

400 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime historical lgbtqia+ mystery adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

A vivid, sexy barn burner of a historical crime novel, The Best Bad Things introduces readers to the fiery Alma Rosales--detective, smuggler, spy.  It is 1887, and Alma Rosales is on the hunt for stolen opium. Trained in espionage by the Pinkerton...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

adventurous 77%
dark 63%
tense 63%
mysterious 54%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
emotional 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 31%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 30% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.44

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