Nocturne by Alyssa Wees

Nocturne

Alyssa Wees

240 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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In this haunting, lyrical fantasy set in 1930s Chicago, a talented ballerina finds herself torn between her dreams and her desires when she’s pursued by a secretive patron who may be more than he seems.Growing up in Chicago’s Little Sicily in the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
dark 79%
emotional 43%
sad 37%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
adventurous 16%
challenging 11%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 41%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 38% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.29

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