Bloom by Nicola Skinner

368 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism middle grade lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A beautifully written, incredibly original and wickedly funny novel for readers of 10 and older – BLOOM is for everyone who has ever felt like they didn’t fit in, and for anyone who has ever wanted a little more colour and wildness in their lives…...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 86%
adventurous 54%
hopeful 54%
funny 50%
inspiring 45%
reflective 13%
emotional 9%
mysterious 9%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.0

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