American King by Sierra Simone

16 hours, 7 minutes first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

They say that every tragic hero has a fatal flaw, a secret sin, a tiny stitch sewn into his future since birth. And here I am. My sins are no longer secret. My flaws have never been more fatal. And I’ve never been closer to tragedy than I am now.I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,317 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
dark 58%
tense 49%
sad 38%
challenging 30%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 17%
reflective 12%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 29% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.08

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