Polttava by Sara Shepard

316 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult mysterious fast-paced

Description

High school seniors Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer have made some terrible mistakes, but nothing compares to what they did last spring break. Now the girls are packing their bags for a Caribbean cruise, hoping the trip will be a much-needed vacat...

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Moods

mysterious 97%
tense 64%
dark 35%
adventurous 29%
emotional 14%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 17% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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