Facing the Sun by Janice Lynn Mather

Facing the Sun

Janice Lynn Mather

416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets The Education of Margot Sanchez in this Caribbean-set story about four friends who experience unexpected changes in their lives during the summer when a hotel developer purchases their community’s belove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 57%
hopeful 42%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.47

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