Killingly by Katharine Beutner

Killingly

Katharine Beutner

360 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ mystery dark emotional sad slow-paced
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Based on the unsolved real-life disappearance of a Mount Holyoke student in 1897, Killingly weaves a haunting spell of intrigue, longing, and terror, perfect for fans of Donna Tartt and Sarah WatersBertha Mellish, “the most peculiar, quiet, reserv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
mysterious 77%
emotional 47%
sad 47%
tense 40%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 31% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 21% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.5

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