Beautiful Creatures by Margaret Stohl, Kami Garcia

563 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Struggling to conceal her supernatural ability, a curse that has haunted her family for generations, Lena moves to Gatlin County's infamous plantation and inexplicably draws the attention of Ethan, who has been haunted by dreams of an unknown girl.

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Moods

mysterious 77%
dark 62%
adventurous 48%
emotional 46%
tense 33%
funny 14%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 22% | Character: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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