Reader, I Murdered Him by Betsy Cornwell

Reader, I Murdered Him

Betsy Cornwell

8 hours, 20 minutes first pub 2022 (view editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ thriller young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who crave dark, feminist historical thrillers with a queer romance and themes of revenge and empowerment.

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Rationale:
- Focuses on the key elements (dark, feminist, historical thriller) that define the book's appeal.
- Includes themes (revenge, empowerment, queer romance) that highlight the deeper aspects beyond genre/mood.
- Avoids restating genre/mood/pace directly but integrates them into the analysis.
- Appeals to readers seeking empowerment through vigilante actions, queer relationships, and feminist themes.

Description

In this daring tale of female agency and revenge from a New York Times bestselling author, a girl becomes a teenage vigilante who roams Victorian England using her privilege and power to punish her friends’ abusive suitors and keep other young wom...

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Community Reviews

3.52
based on 602 reviews

Moods

dark: 79%

adventurous: 60%

emotional: 46%

mysterious: 37%

tense: 28%

hopeful: 25%

reflective: 22%

sad: 17%

challenging: 15%

inspiring: 15%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

17% of readers chose fast
66% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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