In the Key of Us by Mariama J. Lockington

In the Key of Us

Mariama J. Lockington

368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the author of the critically acclaimed novel For Black Girls Like Me, Mariama J. Lockington, comes a coming-of-age story surrounding the losses that threaten to break us and the friendships that make us whole again. Thirteen-year-old Andi fee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
hopeful 63%
reflective 51%
inspiring 46%
sad 31%
adventurous 29%
challenging 26%
funny 17%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
dark 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 17%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.29

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