Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine

Junie

Erin Crosby Eckstine

361 pages • first pub 2025 (view editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional tense medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally charged historical fiction that explores themes of personal resilience, complex relationships, and the haunting legacy of the past through a young protagonist’s journey toward self-determination.

Description

A young girl must face a life-altering decision, navigating love, friendship, and her sister’s ghost as the Civil War looms in this radiant debut. Sixteen years old and enslaved since she was born, Junie spends her days on Bellereine Plantation in...

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Community Reviews

4.36
based on 681 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

sad: 57%

tense: 56%

dark: 51%

challenging: 43%

hopeful: 41%

reflective: 31%

inspiring: 28%

adventurous: 26%

mysterious: 16%

informative: 15%

funny: 2%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
76% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

89% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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