Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray

Before the Devil Breaks You

The Diviners #3

Libba Bray

564 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

After battling a supernatural sleeping sickness that nearly claimed two of their own, the Diviners are set to face off against an all-new terror. Out on desolate Ward's Island, far from the city's bustle, sits a mental hospital haunted by the lost...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,718 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 79%
adventurous 76%
emotional 53%
tense 50%
sad 27%
funny 25%
challenging 15%
reflective 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 16% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.31

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