Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly

Lalani of the Distant Sea

Erin Entrada Kelly with Lian Cho (Illustrator)

384 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly's debut fantasy novel is a gorgeous, literary adventure about bravery, friendship, self-reliance, and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path. When Lalani Sarita's mother falls ill with an inc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 732 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
hopeful 44%
emotional 43%
inspiring 39%
mysterious 36%
dark 23%
reflective 15%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
tense 8%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 27% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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