Our Castle by the Sea by Lucy Strange

321 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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In this haunting and compelling follow-up to the instant classic The Secret of Nightingale Wood. Lucy Strange takes a seafaring myth and grounds it in the stark reality of World War II.Growing up in a lighthouse, 11-year-old Pet's world has been o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
adventurous 68%
sad 55%
mysterious 50%
tense 34%
challenging 28%
dark 26%
hopeful 18%
reflective 18%
inspiring 10%
informative 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 35%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 13% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.91

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