King Nyx by Kirsten Bakis

King Nyx

Kirsten Bakis

320 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery medium-paced
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Set in November 1918 on the opulent, castle-like island estate of an eccentric millionaire, Claude Arkel, this atmospheric, compellingly readable novel reimagines the life of Anna Filing Fort--whose husband, Charles Hoy Fort, was the most famous "...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 91%
tense 44%
emotional 28%
adventurous 24%
sad 20%
reflective 15%
challenging 6%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 26%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.67

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