Cold by Mariko Tamaki

240 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ mystery young adult emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

A boy, a body, a girl, a secret. From award-winning author Mariko Tamaki, Cold is a haunting YA novel about a shocking murder in a quiet town and four students who knew too much and said too little.This is the story of a boy who died—and a girl wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
dark 60%
sad 47%
emotional 46%
reflective 29%
tense 24%
challenging 13%
funny 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 42%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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