Almost Flying by Jake Maia Arlow

Almost Flying

Jake Maia Arlow

250 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens lgbtqia+ middle grade funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

In this unabashedly queer middle grade debut, a week-long amusement park road trip becomes a true roller coaster of emotion when Dalia realizes she has more-than-friend feelings for her new bestie. Would-be amusement park aficionado Dalia only...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
hopeful 68%
emotional 62%
adventurous 53%
funny 43%
inspiring 28%
reflective 18%
challenging 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 48%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

4.32

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