First-Year Orientation by Eric Smith, Lauren Gibaldi

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction short stories young adult funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
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Sixteen acclaimed authors—including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress—join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college. Jilly cannot belie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
funny 62%
inspiring 50%
emotional 37%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 25%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.74

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