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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Description

A gothic, Venetian fairytale about the fierce bond between two teenage girls at an 18th century music school, and the fateful bargains they make with a dark magic in the waters of Venice.A darkness takes shape beneath the waters of Venice . . .and...

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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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