A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

A Spy in the House

The Agency #1

Y.S. Lee

341 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, young orphan (and thief) Mary Quinn is surprised to be offered a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 87%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 11%
tense 8%
dark 7%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 41% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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