Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine

Maddalena and the Dark

Julia Fine

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Description

For fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Mexican Gothic, a novel set in 18th-century Venice at a prestigious music school, about two girls drawn together by a dangerous wagerVenice, 1717. Fifteen-year-old Luisa has only wanted one thing: ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 73%
tense 46%
emotional 39%
sad 26%
reflective 15%
challenging 14%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 46% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.42

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