The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould

The Dead and the Dark

Courtney Gould

371 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction horror lgbtqia+ young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The Dark has been waiting—and it won’t stay hidden any longer.Something is wrong in Snakebite, Oregon. Teenagers are disappearing, some turning up dead; the weather isn't normal; and all fingers point to TV's most popular ghost hunters who have ju...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,225 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 89%
tense 61%
emotional 58%
adventurous 35%
sad 27%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
reflective 9%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 22%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 24% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.0

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