The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O'Donoghue

400 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

It's senior year, and Maeve and her friends are practicing and strengthening their mystical powers, while Maeve's new relationship with Roe is exhilarating. But as Roe's rock star dreams start to take shape, and Fiona and Lily make plans for faraw...

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Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 74%
dark 52%
emotional 51%
tense 41%
challenging 19%
funny 18%
hopeful 13%
reflective 12%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 20% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.16

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