Twelve Bones by Rosie Talbot

420 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Description

The thing about death is … it sneaks up on you.Seventeen-year-old-Charlie and his new boyfriend, Sam, know that the dead can’t hurt the living. It’s ghosts who need protection – from dangerous soul catchers – and the boys have promised to keep the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
dark 84%
adventurous 75%
mysterious 75%
tense 60%
sad 48%
challenging 29%
hopeful 24%
funny 23%
inspiring 9%
reflective 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 38%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 79% | Plot: 12% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 99%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.56

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