Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

Promise Boys

Nick Brooks

292 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction thriller young adult dark emotional tense medium-paced

Description

A trailblazing, blockbuster YA mystery about three teen boys of color who must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names—for fans of Angie Thomas, Jason Reynolds, and Karen McManus.The Urban Promise Prep School vows to turn boy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
tense 69%
dark 45%
emotional 45%
challenging 33%
reflective 17%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 9%
informative 8%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 32%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 32% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.19

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