Take Her Down by Lauren Emily Whalen

Take Her Down

Lauren Emily Whalen

288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In this queer YA retelling of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, stakes at Augustus Magnet School are cutthroat, scheming is creative, and loyalty is ever-changing. Overnight, Bronwyn St. James goes from junior class queen to daughter of an imprisoned f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.57

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