Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ dark mysterious slow-paced
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Nell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate in biological science, is exploring the fine line between poison and antidote, working alone to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. Her mentor, Dr. Joan Kallas, is the hero of Nell'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
reflective 51%
emotional 31%
funny 29%
challenging 25%
mysterious 24%
tense 21%
sad 17%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 34%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.35

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