Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza, Abby Sher
Sanctuary

Paola Mendoza, Abby Sher

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult dark emotional tense fast-paced

Description

Co-founder of the Women's March makes her YA debut in a near future dystopian where a young girl and her brother must escape a xenophobic government to find sanctuary.It's 2032, and in this near-future America, all citizens are chipped and everyon...

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Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
tense 71%
dark 66%
sad 61%
challenging 55%
adventurous 37%
reflective 30%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 17%
informative 9%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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