Arsenic for Tea by Robin Stevens

339 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invited, from eccentric Aunt Saskia to dashing Uncl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,378 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
adventurous 75%
lighthearted 34%
tense 33%
funny 30%
emotional 17%
dark 16%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 43%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 42% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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