Before the Devil Knows You're Here by Autumn Krause

Before the Devil Knows You're Here

Autumn Krause

227 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

A deliciously dark folk horror for fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Erin Craig, blending the tall tales of Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan with Faustian elements, and centering a fierce Mexican-American poet on a quest to rescue her brother.1836. Wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
adventurous 68%
mysterious 61%
tense 51%
emotional 50%
sad 28%
challenging 16%
hopeful 14%
reflective 11%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 23% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 12% | N/A: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.85

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