Dark and Deepest Red
Dark and Deepest Red
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Brief
Beta309
Novel • Fiction
Strasbourg, France • 1510s
2020
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Dark and Deepest Red intertwines two timelines: 16th-century Strasbourg during the dancing plague and a modern town celebrating an annual festival. Individuals Rosella and Emil find connections between their families and the mysterious events. Magic, identity, and heritage shape this narrative as characters explore their bonds and histories across centuries.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Emotional
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
3,685 ratings
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Review Roundup
Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore is praised for its lyrical prose and seamless blending of historical and magical realism elements. Readers appreciate the rich cultural exploration and strong, diverse characters. However, some find the narrative pacing uneven. Overall, it's an enchanting and thoughtful read with depth and imagination.
Who Should Read Dark and Deepest Red?
A reader who enjoys Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore likely favors lyrical prose and stories about magical realism, historical fiction, and LGBTQ+ themes. Fans of Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits or Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus may find this novel intriguing.
3,685 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
309
Novel • Fiction
Strasbourg, France • 1510s
2020
YA
14-18 years
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