Things We Couldn't Say by Jay Coles

Things We Couldn't Say

Jay Coles

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2021

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From one of the brightest and most acclaimed new lights in YA fiction, a fantastic new novel about a bi Black boy finding first love... and facing the return of the mother who abandoned his preacher family when he was nine.There's always been a ho...
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Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 55%
hopeful 44%
sad 26%
lighthearted 18%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
dark 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 18%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.64

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