The Liars of Mariposa Island by Jennifer Mathieu

The Liars of Mariposa Island

Jennifer Mathieu

256 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical young adult mysterious reflective slow-paced
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From the author of Moxie comes a stunning novel told in three voices about the lies families tell to survive. Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That’s when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controlling...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 55%
tense 55%
sad 44%
mysterious 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.25

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