Lovely War by Julie Berry

Lovely War

Julie Berry

480 pages • first pub 2019 (view editions)

fiction fantasy historical romance young adult emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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For readers drawn to bittersweet wartime romance threaded with mythic commentary on why love and war are forever entwined. Ideal if you crave emotional, music-laden storytelling that balances historical sweep with intimate hope, neither rushing nor drowning in detail.

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A New York Times bestseller A sweeping, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands. They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pian...

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Community Reviews

4.27
based on 17,575 reviews

Moods

emotional: 93%

hopeful: 61%

sad: 53%

inspiring: 33%

reflective: 33%

tense: 27%

adventurous: 24%

dark: 21%

challenging: 17%

informative: 16%

funny: 12%

lighthearted: 7%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
51% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

78% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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