When We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey

When We Were Magic

Sarah Gailey

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A moving, darkly funny novel about six teens whose magic goes wildly awry from Magic for Liars author Sarah Gailey, who Chuck Wendig calls an “author to watch.” Keeping your magic a secret is hard. Being in love with your best friend is harder.Ale...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,921 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
dark 53%
adventurous 46%
mysterious 42%
funny 29%
tense 29%
hopeful 24%
reflective 23%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 11%
inspiring 9%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 21%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.67

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