The Blossom and the Firefly by Sherri L. Smith

The Blossom and the Firefly

Sherri L. Smith

320 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of Flygirl comes this powerful WWII romance between two Japanese teens caught in the cogs of an unwinnable war, perfect for fans of Salt to the Sea , Lovely War , and Code Name Verity . Japan 1945. Taro ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
informative 61%
sad 57%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
challenging 14%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 33%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23%

Average rating

3.79

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