The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope

The Monsters We Defy

Leslye Penelope

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

A woman able to communicate with spirits must assemble a ragtag crew to pull off a daring heist to save her community in this timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance. Clara John...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,285 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 79%
tense 33%
emotional 31%
hopeful 24%
dark 22%
funny 19%
inspiring 17%
informative 15%
reflective 14%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 5%
sad 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 16%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.18

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