Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine

Maddalena and the Dark

Julia Fine

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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For fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Mexican Gothic, a novel set in 18th-century Venice at a prestigious music school, about two girls drawn together by a dangerous wagerVenice, 1717. Fifteen-year-old Luisa has only wanted one thing: ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 68%
tense 46%
emotional 40%
sad 21%
challenging 13%
reflective 12%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 39%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.35

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