Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza, Abby Sher

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult dark emotional tense fast-paced

Description

Co-founder of the Women's March makes her YA debut in a near-future dystopian where a young girl and her brother must escape a xenophobic government to find sanctuary--now in paperback! It's 2032, and in this near-future America, all citizens are ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 622 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
tense 72%
dark 65%
sad 59%
challenging 55%
adventurous 37%
reflective 28%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 15%
informative 9%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 42% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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