American King by Sierra Simone

485 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ romance adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

They say that every tragic hero has a fatal flaw, a secret sin, a tiny stitch sewn into his future since birth. And here I am. My sins are no longer secret. My flaws have never been more fatal. And I’ve never been closer to tragedy than I am now.I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,556 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
dark 63%
tense 48%
sad 36%
challenging 29%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 23%
hopeful 15%
reflective 10%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 30% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.09

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