Proxy by Alex London

379 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction dystopian lgbtqia+ science fiction young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Syd's life is not his own. As a proxy he must to pay for someone else's crimes. When his patron Knox crashes a car and kills someone, Syd is branded and sentenced to death. The boys realize the only way to beat the system is to save each other so...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
emotional 50%
tense 41%
dark 32%
sad 19%
funny 17%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 15%
challenging 10%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 32% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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