Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland

Rust in the Root

Justina Ireland

448 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

The author of the visionary New York Times bestseller Dread Nation returns with another spellbinding historical fantasy set at the crossroads of race and power in America. It is 1937, and Laura Ann Langston lives in an America divided—between t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 67%
dark 54%
tense 38%
hopeful 26%
emotional 25%
challenging 20%
reflective 16%
inspiring 11%
funny 9%
informative 7%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 34% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.3

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