The Illusions by Liz Hyder

The Illusions

Liz Hyder

400 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced
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Description

At a time of extraordinary change, two women must harness their talents to take control of their own destiny . . .Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping a living as the young assistant to an ageing con artist, Cecily Marsden's life is turned upside down ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
adventurous 80%
hopeful 40%
emotional 31%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 28%
tense 20%
dark 17%
funny 17%
informative 14%
reflective 8%
sad 8%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 8%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 34% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.92

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