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432 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593336038
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Description
A powerful, engrossing story of a biracial heiress who flees to Paris when the Haitian Revolution burns across her island home. But as she works her way into the inner circle of Robespierre and his mistress, she learns that not even oceans can sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
tense 53%
challenging 39%
informative 32%
adventurous 29%
sad 29%
reflective 22%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 18% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Slavery, Racism, DeathModerate
Sexism, Pregnancy, GoreMinor
Suicide, Vomit432 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593336038
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Description
A powerful, engrossing story of a biracial heiress who flees to Paris when the Haitian Revolution burns across her island home. But as she works her way into the inner circle of Robespierre and his mistress, she learns that not even oceans can sto...
Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
tense 53%
challenging 39%
informative 32%
adventurous 29%
sad 29%
reflective 22%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 18% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, DeathModerate
Sexism, Pregnancy, GoreMinor
Suicide, Vomit