When You Call My Name by Tucker Shaw

When You Call My Name

Tucker Shaw

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York - perfect for fans of It's a Sin and Adam Silvera.It's 1990 in New York City.Adam is falling in love for the first time. Ben is leaving home for the last.Drawn by the city's irresi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
sad 81%
reflective 52%
hopeful 50%
challenging 41%
informative 40%
inspiring 20%
dark 17%
funny 11%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.31

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