fiction fantasy young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

376 pages | first published 2021

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A lush, gothic fantasy from debut author Lyndall Clipstone about monsters and magic, set on the banks of a cursed lake, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Brigid Kemmerer. When Violeta Graceling and her younger brother Arien arrive at the haun...
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Summary of 1108 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 75%
emotional 39%
tense 36%
adventurous 35%
sad 17%
challenging 6%
reflective 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 29% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.42

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