The Hummingbird Dagger by Cindy Anstey

The Hummingbird Dagger

Cindy Anstey

320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

1833. After young Lord James Ellerby witnesses a near-fatal carriage accident on the outskirts of his estate, he doesn't think twice about bringing the young woman injured in the wreck to his family's manor to recuperate. But then she finally rega...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
adventurous 56%
tense 37%
dark 25%
emotional 18%
hopeful 12%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 26%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 30% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.5

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