Direwood by Catherine Yu

Direwood

Catherine Yu

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror young adult dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

In this velvet-clad 1990s gothic horror, Aja encounters a charming vampire who wants to lure her into the woods—just like her missing sister.No one ever pays attention to sixteen-year-old Aja until her perfect older sister Fiona goes missing. In t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 58%
tense 44%
emotional 26%
sad 23%
adventurous 14%
challenging 8%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 12% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.25

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