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273 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735265233
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tundra Books
Publication date: 05 February 2019
Description
At twenty-nine, Valancy has never been in love, and it seems romance has passed her by. Living with her overbearing mother and meddlesome aunt, she finds her only consolations in the “forbidden” books of John Foster and her daydreams of the Blue C...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,585 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
emotional 56%
funny 49%
inspiring 42%
reflective 31%
relaxing 27%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 7%
sad 6%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Bullying, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Child death, Religious bigotry, Misogyny
273 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735265233
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tundra Books
Publication date: 05 February 2019
Description
At twenty-nine, Valancy has never been in love, and it seems romance has passed her by. Living with her overbearing mother and meddlesome aunt, she finds her only consolations in the “forbidden” books of John Foster and her daydreams of the Blue C...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,585 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 58%
emotional 56%
funny 49%
inspiring 42%
reflective 31%
relaxing 27%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 7%
sad 6%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Bullying, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Child death, Religious bigotry, Misogyny