The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

277 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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A haunting contemporary fantasy, about the magic it takes to face your fears in a nightmare-filled forest, and the mettle required to face the secrets hiding in the dark corners of your own family.Hemlock Falls isn't like other towns. You won't fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,934 reviews

Moods

adventurous 89%
mysterious 80%
dark 47%
tense 35%
emotional 17%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
funny 7%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
reflective 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 31%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 22% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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