371 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419709708
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 18 February 2014
Description
This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl's pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers--precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a ment...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,088 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
mysterious 58%
tense 34%
emotional 25%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 27% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Body horrorModerate
Violence, Toxic relationship, BullyingMinor
Confinement, Emotional abuse, Car accident
371 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419709708
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publication date: 18 February 2014
Description
This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl's pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers--precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a ment...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,088 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
mysterious 58%
tense 34%
emotional 25%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 8%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 27% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Body horrorModerate
Violence, Toxic relationship, BullyingMinor
Confinement, Emotional abuse, Car accident