A Light Amongst Shadows by Rowan Altwood, Kelley York

A Light Amongst Shadows

Dark is the Night #1

Rowan Altwood, Kelley York

342 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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James Spencer is hardly the typical “troubled youth” who ends up at Whisperwood School for Boys. Instead of hating the strict schedules and tight oversight by staff, James blossoms, quickly making friends and indulging in his love of writing, whil...

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Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 71%
emotional 64%
tense 58%
adventurous 48%
sad 43%
hopeful 30%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
reflective 7%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 21%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 19% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 9%

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4.04

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