Calling My Name by Liara Tamani

Calling My Name

Liara Tamani

384 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

"Taja Brown knows her place and the restrictions within her conservative and tight-knit African American family, but she suddenly feels left behind watching her friends go through a world of firsts — from kisses to boyfriends to everything in betw...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 76%
hopeful 41%
challenging 17%
sad 17%
dark 11%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 29%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.25

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