Turning by Joy L. Smith

Turning

Joy L. Smith

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Description

In this raw, searingly honest debut young adult novel, a former aspiring ballerina must confront her past in order to move forward from a devastating fall that leaves her without the use of her legs. Genie used to fouetté across the stage. Now ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 57%
sad 47%
inspiring 42%
challenging 38%
hopeful 38%
tense 23%
dark 19%
funny 9%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 9%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.59

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