Dark Waters by Katherine Arden

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade challenging tense fast-paced

Description

Until next time. That was chilling promise made to Ollie, Coco and Brian after they outsmarted the smiling man at Mount Hemlock Resort. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker on and off at Bria...

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Community Reviews Summary of 554 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 69%
dark 66%
tense 60%
emotional 26%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 18%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 39% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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