Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim

Yellow Crocus

Yellow Crocus #1

Laila Ibrahim

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fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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Moments after Lisbeth is born, she's taken from her mother and handed over to an enslaved wet nurse, Mattie, a young mother separated from her own infant son in order to care for her tiny charge. Thus begins an intense relationship that will shape...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,285 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
hopeful 45%
sad 43%
reflective 40%
inspiring 29%
challenging 27%
informative 25%
tense 25%
dark 21%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.15

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