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A review by meggiemeggie52
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I thought it was good! The story was solid, if slow-going for the majority of the time--though the pace did pick up at the end which was nice. I liked the multiple viewpoints, but the 1919 timeline felt like the stronger storyline with more nuanced characters. Veronica and Joshua were likable enough, but they felt flat compared to Lillian and Helen.
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Murder, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Minor: Medical content, Blood, and Racism