A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

A Spy in the House

The Agency #1

Y.S. Lee

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, young orphan (and thief) Mary Quinn is surprised to be offered a...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 2,621 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

mysterious: 90%

funny: 19%

lighthearted: 16%

tense: 11%

emotional: 10%

dark: 8%

challenging: 6%

informative: 5%

sad: 4%

hopeful: 3%

reflective: 2%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

34% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

48% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
7% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

34% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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