The Gates of Evangeline by Hester Young

The Gates of Evangeline

Charlie Cates #1

Hester Young

609 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Gates of Evangeline by Hester Young is a captivating read for fans of literary suspense, romance, and the paranormal, particularly those who appreciate complex, atmospheric storytelling and explorations of themes such as motherly love, social class, and the power of secrets and revelations.

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From a unique new talent comes a fast-paced debut, introducing a heroine whose dark visions bring to light secrets that will heal or destroy those around her . . . When New York journalist and recently bereaved mother Charlotte "Charlie" Cates beg...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 496 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

dark: 73%

tense: 60%

adventurous: 33%

emotional: 33%

sad: 20%

challenging: 13%

reflective: 13%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
85% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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