The Cold Is in Her Bones by Peternelle van Arsdale

The Cold Is in Her Bones

Peternelle van Arsdale

288 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark slow-paced

Description

"A dark and enchanting tale." --Bustle "Fiercely written and beautifully feminist." --Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician One girl must uncover secrets of the past to save her friend from a terrible curse in this "...

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Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
adventurous 46%
emotional 46%
mysterious 43%
tense 35%
sad 17%
reflective 15%
challenging 10%
hopeful 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 22%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 33% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.39

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