The Reluctant Heiress by Eva Ibbotson

The Reluctant Heiress

Eva Ibbotson

368 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical young adult lighthearted medium-paced
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Spring, 1922Tessa is a beautiful, tiny, dark-eyed princess - who's given up her duties to follow her heart, working for nothing backstage at the Viennese opera. No one there knows who she really is, or that a fairy-tale castle is missing its princ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,055 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
funny 46%
emotional 42%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 37%
adventurous 20%
reflective 8%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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