Things We Couldn't Say by Jay Coles

Things We Couldn't Say

Jay Coles

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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From one of the brightest and most acclaimed new lights in YA fiction, a fantastic new novel about a bi Black boy finding first love . . . and facing the return of the mother who abandoned his preacher family when he was nine. There's always ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 58%
hopeful 45%
sad 27%
lighthearted 22%
inspiring 16%
funny 14%
tense 10%
challenging 6%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.61

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