The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester by Maya MacGregor

The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

Maya MacGregor

355 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ mystery young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

In this queer contemporary YA mystery, a nonbinary teen with autism realizes they must not only solve a 30-year-old mystery but also face the demons lurking in their past in order to live a satisfying life.  Sam Sylvester's not overly optimistic a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
emotional 81%
dark 47%
tense 43%
hopeful 41%
reflective 30%
inspiring 24%
challenging 20%
adventurous 18%
sad 15%
funny 13%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 12%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 19% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.33

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