The Corpse Queen by Heather M. Herrman

The Corpse Queen

Heather M. Herrman

416 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult dark informative medium-paced

Description

In this dark and twisty feminist historical thriller, a teenage girl starts a new life as a grave robber but quickly becomes entangled in a murderer’s plans. Soon after her best friend Kitty mysteriously dies, orphaned seventeen-year-old Molly ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
mysterious 77%
tense 50%
adventurous 44%
emotional 23%
challenging 19%
informative 17%
sad 10%
inspiring 5%
reflective 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 22% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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