The Jade Temptress by Jeannie Lin

248 pages first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

Beauty and treachery abound in the infamous Pingkang Li, where the exclusive Lotus Palace attracts society’s most celebrated courtesans…and their scandals. As the most requested hostess at the Lotus Palace, Mingyu can charm any man who seeks he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
emotional 69%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 23%
tense 19%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
reflective 11%
sad 7%
dark 3%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 37%
medium 34%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 88% | Character: 7% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.96

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