The Blossom and the Firefly by Sherri L. Smith

The Blossom and the Firefly

Sherri L. Smith

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult emotional slow-paced
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From the award-winning author of Flygirl comes this powerful WWII romance between two Japanese teens caught in the cogs of an unwinnable war, perfect for fans of Salt to the Sea , Lovely War , and Code Name Verity . Japan 1945. Taro ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
informative 59%
sad 54%
reflective 45%
dark 27%
hopeful 27%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.75

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