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357 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593600153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 02 April 2024
Description
The paths of three young Black women in pre-Civil War Philadelphia unexpectedly—and dangerously—collide in this debut novel inspired by the explosive history of a divided city.Philadelphia, 1837. After Charlotte escaped from the crumbling White Oa...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
tense 51%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 47%
challenging 46%
sad 40%
reflective 31%
dark 27%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 16% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Violence, Hate crimeModerate
Racism, Racial slursMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence357 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593600153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 02 April 2024
Description
The paths of three young Black women in pre-Civil War Philadelphia unexpectedly—and dangerously—collide in this debut novel inspired by the explosive history of a divided city.Philadelphia, 1837. After Charlotte escaped from the crumbling White Oa...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
tense 51%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 47%
challenging 46%
sad 40%
reflective 31%
dark 27%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 16% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Violence, Hate crimeModerate
Racism, Racial slursMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence