The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss

The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter

The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club #1

Theodora Goss

402 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents’ death, is curious about the secrets of her father’s mysterious past. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father’s former friend and a murderer, may be nearby, and there is a re...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 80%
funny 50%
lighthearted 32%
dark 21%
tense 11%
hopeful 10%
emotional 9%
inspiring 5%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 19% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

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3.79

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