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223 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804440568
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Footnote Press
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
A mesmerising debut novel of sapphic longing, intense obsession and fierce, defiant becoming - enthralling and visceral, this is an unforgettable vision of adolescence in all its horrific glory.Ren Yu is a swimmer. Her daily life starts and ends w...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,279 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
tense 46%
reflective 32%
challenging 31%
sad 27%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Body horror, Self harm, BloodModerate
Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Racism223 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804440568
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Footnote Press
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Description
A mesmerising debut novel of sapphic longing, intense obsession and fierce, defiant becoming - enthralling and visceral, this is an unforgettable vision of adolescence in all its horrific glory.Ren Yu is a swimmer. Her daily life starts and ends w...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,279 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
tense 46%
reflective 32%
challenging 31%
sad 27%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Self harm, BloodModerate
Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Racism