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336 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857529466
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 18 April 2024
Description
An atmospheric, irresistible gothic historical debut set in 19th century Paris, following two con-artist sisters who pose as gifted mediums to pull off one last job . . . Paris, 1866. When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house-call from Charlo...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
emotional 50%
tense 37%
adventurous 15%
sad 12%
reflective 9%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 73% | Character: 23% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Cancer, Suicide attemptModerate
Homophobia, Child death, ConfinementMinor
Suicide336 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857529466
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 18 April 2024
Description
An atmospheric, irresistible gothic historical debut set in 19th century Paris, following two con-artist sisters who pose as gifted mediums to pull off one last job . . . Paris, 1866. When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house-call from Charlo...
Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
emotional 50%
tense 37%
adventurous 15%
sad 12%
reflective 9%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 73% | Character: 23% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Cancer, Suicide attemptModerate
Homophobia, Child death, ConfinementMinor
Suicide