The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis

The Initial Insult

The Initial Insult #1

Mindy McGinnis

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

In the first book of a suspenseful YA duology, award-winning author Mindy McGinnis draws inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe and masterfully delivers a dark, propulsive mystery in alternating points of view that unravels a friendship . . . forevermor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,013 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 76%
mysterious 64%
emotional 39%
challenging 22%
sad 21%
reflective 12%
adventurous 11%
funny 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 34%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 41% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 42% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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