The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis

The Female of the Species

Mindy McGinnis

357 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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A contemporary YA novel that examines rape culture through alternating perspectives. Alex Craft knows how to kill someone. And she doesn’t feel bad about it.Three years ago, when her older sister, Anna, was murdered and the killer walked free, Ale...

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Moods

dark 94%
emotional 72%
tense 55%
sad 47%
challenging 32%
reflective 30%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 38%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.13

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