As I Descended by Robin Talley

As I Descended

Robin Talley

370 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult dark fast-paced
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From the acclaimed author of Lies We Tell Ourselves, Robin Talley, comes a Shakespeare-inspired story of revenge and redemption, where fair is foul, and foul is fair. Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten are their school’s ultimate power couple—but one t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,300 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 72%
tense 68%
emotional 32%
sad 22%
adventurous 21%
challenging 10%
reflective 6%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.41

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