The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

The London Séance Society

Sarah Penner

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From the author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes a spellbinding tale about two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead.1873. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 465 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
dark 63%
adventurous 43%
tense 36%
emotional 27%
sad 8%
informative 7%
reflective 6%
challenging 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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