Dark Waters by Katherine Arden

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Until next time. That was chilling promise made to Ollie, Coco and Brian after they outsmarted the smiling man at Mount Hemlock Resort. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker on and off at Bria...

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Community Reviews Summary of 755 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 70%
dark 65%
tense 58%
emotional 25%
sad 11%
challenging 10%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 17%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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