Barely Floating by Lilliam Rivera

Barely Floating

Lilliam Rivera

240 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional funny medium-paced
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A dazzling story full of heart about how one twelve-year-old channels her rage into synchronized swimming dreams, from the author of The Education of Margot Sanchez and Never Look Back, Lilliam Rivera. Natalia de la Cruz Rivera y Santiago, also kn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
inspiring 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 39%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 7%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.08

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