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373 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062861689
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 28 May 2019
Description
The first novel in USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins's compelling new series follows a Northern woman south in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War . . .Valinda Lacy's mission in the steamy heart of New Orleans is to help the newly em...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,175 reviews
Moods
hopeful 51%
adventurous 43%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 27%
informative 26%
funny 22%
reflective 15%
tense 14%
challenging 12%
relaxing 9%
sad 5%
dark 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, SlaveryModerate
Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia
373 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062861689
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: 28 May 2019
Description
The first novel in USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins's compelling new series follows a Northern woman south in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War . . .Valinda Lacy's mission in the steamy heart of New Orleans is to help the newly em...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,175 reviews
Moods
hopeful 51%
adventurous 43%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 27%
informative 26%
funny 22%
reflective 15%
tense 14%
challenging 12%
relaxing 9%
sad 5%
dark 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 33% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, SlaveryModerate
Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Homophobia