The Bright and the Pale by Jessica Rubinkowski

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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Debut author Jessica Rubinkowski delivers the thrilling first book in an epic Russian folklore-inspired fantasy duology filled with page-turning romance, tragedy, magic, and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sara Raasch Seventeen-ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 883 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
mysterious 54%
tense 36%
dark 31%
emotional 31%
challenging 11%
sad 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 36%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.36

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