Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux

271 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

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Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux is a delightful and charming mystery that will captivate readers who enjoy humorous, amateur sleuth stories with a strong, feisty female protagonist, set against the vibrant backdrop of Louisiana's rich culture and history.

Description

 As a Black woman of a certain age who grew up in a segregated Louisiana, Glory is used to being minimized and overlooked. But she’s determined to make her presence known as the case leads her deep into a web of intrigue she never realized Lafayet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
funny 77%
lighthearted 46%
adventurous 31%
emotional 18%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
dark 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 24%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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