The Brink by Holden Sheppard

The Brink

Holden Sheppard

358 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ thriller young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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A group of school-leavers: free at last, ready to party, expectations high.A remote island on the Western Australian coast wasn’t exactly the plan, but they’re not going to let that hold them back. Leonardo, geeky, asthmatic, shy and prone to anxi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

tense 79%
dark 75%
mysterious 55%
adventurous 51%
emotional 41%
challenging 31%
reflective 20%
hopeful 13%
funny 10%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 35% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.89

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