Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp

Before I Let Go

Marieke Nijkamp

368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Best friends Corey and Kyra were inseparable in their snow-covered town of Lost Creek, Alaska. When Corey moves away, she makes Kyra promise to stay strong during the long, dark winter, and wait for her return.Just days before Corey is to return h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,029 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 72%
mysterious 70%
sad 58%
tense 54%
challenging 21%
reflective 14%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 29%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.2

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