When You Call My Name by Tucker Shaw

When You Call My Name

Tucker Shaw

268 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York - perfect for fans of It's a Sin and Adam Silvera.It's 1990 in New York City.Adam is falling in love for the first time. Ben is leaving home for the last.Drawn by the city's irresi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 81%
reflective 51%
hopeful 50%
informative 42%
challenging 34%
inspiring 22%
dark 17%
funny 10%
tense 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 20%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.25

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