Valiant by Holly Black

314 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

When seventeen-year-old Valerie runs away to New York City, she's trying to escape a life that has utterly betrayed her. Sporting a new identity, she takes up with a gang of squatters who live in the city's labyrinthine subway system. But there's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,385 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
adventurous 76%
mysterious 50%
tense 43%
emotional 30%
challenging 16%
sad 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 30% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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