Melissa by Alex Gino

Melissa

Alex Gino

213 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
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BE WHO YOU ARE.When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.Melissa thinks she’ll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,158 reviews

Moods

hopeful 79%
emotional 78%
inspiring 65%
lighthearted 34%
reflective 32%
informative 23%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
sad 9%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 28%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.18

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