You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

You Should See Me in a Crown

Leah Johnson

336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Becky Albertalli meets Jenny Han in a smart, hilarious, black girl magic, own voices rom-com by a staggeringly talented new writer. Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,234 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 69%
hopeful 68%
emotional 59%
inspiring 54%
funny 52%
reflective 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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