Poison Is Not Polite by Robin Stevens

256 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,035 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
adventurous 76%
lighthearted 38%
tense 30%
funny 27%
emotional 20%
dark 15%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%
challenging 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 38% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.11

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