First-Year Orientation by Eric Smith, Lauren Gibaldi

First-Year Orientation

Eric Smith, Lauren Gibaldi

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction short stories young adult medium-paced

Description

Sixteen acclaimed authors—including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress—join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college. Jilly cannot belie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
funny 66%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
emotional 33%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.1

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