When We Were Them by Laura Taylor Namey

When We Were Them

Laura Taylor Namey

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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From New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey comes an exquisitely crafted, heartrending novel about friendship and the bittersweetness of growing up and growing apart.When they were fifteen, Willa, Luz, and Britton’s friendship was ev...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 55%
sad 50%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 15%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.7

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