Somebody Told Me by Mia Siegert

Somebody Told Me

Mia Siegert

272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

A novel of trauma, identity, and survival.After an assault, bigender seventeen-year-old Aleks/Alexis is looking for a fresh start—so they voluntarily move in with their uncle, a Catholic priest. In their new bedroom, Aleks/Alexis discovers they ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
dark 75%
hopeful 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
challenging 25%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%

Pace

fast 69%
slow 15%
medium 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.29

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