How to Excavate a Heart by Jake Maia Arlow

How to Excavate a Heart

Jake Maia Arlow

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Description

Becky Albertalli meets Casey McQuiston in this sapphic Jewish twist on the classic Christmas enemies-to-lovers rom-com, as college freshman Shani’s internship is interrupted by a whirlwind winter fling. It all starts when Shani runs into May. L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,555 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 74%
funny 71%
emotional 61%
hopeful 51%
reflective 18%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 11%
adventurous 4%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 40%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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