The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes

The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly

Stephanie Oakes

400 pages first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
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A haunting, lyrical journey of a girl rebuilding her voice after escaping a secretive wilderness community whose shadows still whisper through the jail bars that confine her. For seekers of fierce, atmospheric resilience.

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**THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED SACRED LIES, NOW STREAMING ON FACEBOOK WATCH** A Morris Award finalist and Golden Kite Honor Book A hard-hitting and hopeful story about the dangers of blind faith--and the power of having faith in yourself. The Kevini...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 3,177 reviews

Moods

dark: 91%

emotional: 66%

sad: 51%

tense: 46%

mysterious: 44%

challenging: 33%

reflective: 32%

hopeful: 23%

inspiring: 11%

adventurous: 4%

informative: 4%

funny: 1%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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