What We Left Behind by Robin Talley

What We Left Behind

Robin Talley

409 pages • first pub 2015 (view editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective explorations of identity and love, particularly those interested in nuanced LGBTQIA+ relationships and the complexities of growing apart while coming of age.

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From the critically acclaimed author of Lies We Tell Ourselves comes an emotional, empowering story of what happens when love may not be enough to conquer all.Toni and Gretchen are the couple everyone envied in high school. They've been together f...

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Community Reviews

2.83
based on 698 reviews

Moods

emotional: 72%

reflective: 60%

challenging: 44%

tense: 28%

hopeful: 24%

inspiring: 24%

sad: 24%

informative: 16%

adventurous: 8%

lighthearted: 8%

dark: 4%

funny: 4%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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