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challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
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
Sad but beautiful all the same.
Moderate: Child death, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment
Minor: Rape
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So this was not the easiest historical fiction. To get through. I am a big historical fiction fan but I have read a few heavy ones in a row and probably would have enjoyed this one more if I hadn’t just read the other ones. The story of Mercy house and the inclusion of the fire on Ash street was so interesting. And I love learning history and getting pulled into finding out more. I did not love the family and had a hard time really caring about them. But I did like the different POV chapters that helped move the story along.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
If it was possible to give this book 10⭐, I would do that.
I picked this one up after reading a heavy historical nonfiction book. I wanted something easy to read that would keep my attention and tell a good story. It did all of that and more. I loved the characters, even though some were a bit cliche. The story, especially that of the main heroine, was harrowing and enthralling especially considering I share something very important with her (which I won't name because it would be a spoiler alert). Not a bad way to spend a few days!
medium-paced
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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:
No
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced