Dark Shimmer by Donna Jo Napoli

Dark Shimmer

Donna Jo Napoli

353 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult informative slow-paced
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Description

Set in medieval Venice, this captivating fairy tale retelling by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli explores belonging, beauty, and the transformative power of love through the eyes of a teenage girl. Dolce has grown up hidden away on an island ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 33%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.54

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