Winterspell by Claire Legrand

464 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark slow-paced
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Darkly romantic and entirely enchanting, this reimagining of The Nutcracker from Claire Legrand brims with magic, love, and intrigue--and "includes a Victorian mob princess/warrior heroine, an alternate New York City, steampunk faeries and an epic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 607 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 69%
emotional 53%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 23%
sad 23%
tense 23%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.36

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