Half-Blown Rose: A Novel by Leesa Cross-Smith

Half-Blown Rose: A Novel

Leesa Cross-Smith

fiction romance lighthearted medium-paced

377 pages | first published 2022

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"Having grown up the privileged daughter of artists, Vincent has a life that is lovely in many ways. At forty-four, she enjoys strolling the streets of Paris and teaching at the modern art museum; she has a vibrant group of friends; and she's even...
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Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 66%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 23%
inspiring 17%
sad 14%
tense 8%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
mysterious 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 45%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.56

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