You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

You Should See Me in a Crown

Leah Johnson

336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay -- Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington...

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Moods

lighthearted 70%
hopeful 68%
emotional 59%
inspiring 55%
funny 52%
reflective 12%
relaxing 9%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
sad 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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