Shine by Lauren Myracle

350 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
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When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,407 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
emotional 70%
sad 52%
mysterious 47%
tense 35%
challenging 23%
hopeful 11%
reflective 11%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 35% | A mix: 35% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.77

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