fiction fantasy historical romance young adult mysterious slow-paced

278 pages | first published 2010

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A dark, gothic tale of romance... and murder. In the right dose, everything is a poison. Jessamine has spent her whole life in a cottage close to her father's apothecary garden, surrounded by medicinal plants and herbs that could kill her -- altho...
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Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
adventurous 44%
emotional 44%
mysterious 44%
sad 44%
tense 33%
hopeful 22%
reflective 22%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 30%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.22

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