The Supreme Lie by Geraldine McCaughrean

The Supreme Lie

Geraldine McCaughrean

416 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction dystopian young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

adventurous 60%
mysterious 47%
funny 39%
tense 39%
dark 34%
emotional 30%
reflective 30%
hopeful 26%
challenging 21%
inspiring 13%
sad 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.52

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