A Season of Monstrous Conceptions by Lina Rather

A Season of Monstrous Conceptions

Lina Rather

4 hours • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

An eldritch historical fantasy of midwifery, monstrosity, and the rending of the world, for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Death of Jane Lawrence.In 17th-century London, unnatural babies are being born, with eyes made for the dark and webbed di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 70%
tense 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 20%
adventurous 13%
reflective 13%
sad 9%
hopeful 8%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.72

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