An American Beauty by Shana Abe

An American Beauty

Shana Abe

374 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional informative medium-paced
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 Their relationship is an open secret, and no one is surprised when Collis marries Arabella after his wife's death. But "The Four Hundred"--the elite circle that includes the Astors and Vanderbilts--have their rules. Arabella must earn her place i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

emotional 55%
informative 52%
reflective 41%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 19%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
lighthearted 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 21%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.87

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