A Season of Monstrous Conceptions by Lina Rather

A Season of Monstrous Conceptions

Lina Rather

161 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical horror lgbtqia+ dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

An eldritch historical fantasy of midwifery, monstrosity, and the rending of the world, for fans of The Essex Serpent and The Death of Jane Lawrence.In 17th-century London, unnatural babies are being born, with eyes made for the dark and webbed di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 234 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
mysterious 70%
tense 40%
emotional 34%
challenging 20%
reflective 13%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
hopeful 7%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.72

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