The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley

The Bones of Ruin

The Bones of Ruin #1

Sarah Raughley

496 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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As an African tightrope dancer in Victorian London, Iris is used to being strange. She is certainly a strange sight for leering British audiences always eager for the spectacle of colonial curiosity. But Iris also has a secret that even “strange” ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 75%
dark 69%
tense 43%
emotional 32%
challenging 22%
sad 11%
funny 9%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 26%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 15% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.65

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