We Didn't Ask for This by Adi Alsaid

We Didn't Ask for This

Adi Alsaid

352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

From Adi Alsaid, the acclaimed author of Let's Get Lost, Never Sometimes Always, and North of Happy Every year, lock-in night changes lives. This year, it might just change the world. Central International School's annual lock-in is legendary -- a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

inspiring 64%
reflective 64%
hopeful 57%
emotional 42%
funny 42%
tense 28%
challenging 21%
informative 21%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.32

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