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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Maddalena and the Dark is an opulent and sensuous Venetian fairytale, full of music, magic, passion, and betrayal, perfect for fans of The Binding and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.Venice, 1717. Before Maddalena arrived at the Ospedale della P...

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 68%
tense 45%
emotional 40%
sad 22%
challenging 14%
reflective 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 40%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | 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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