The Brightsiders by Jen Wilde

The Brightsiders

Jen Wilde

297 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A teen rockstar has to navigate family, love, coming out, and life in the spotlight after being labeled the latest celebrity trainwreck in Jen Wilde's quirky and utterly relatable novel. As a rock star drummer in the hit band The Brightsiders, Emm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 67%
emotional 51%
hopeful 48%
funny 34%
inspiring 34%
reflective 18%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
tense 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.63

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