Being Mary Bennet by J.C. Peterson

Being Mary Bennet

J.C. Peterson

368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Acerbic and delightful, this YA rom-com about a girl who resolves to become the main character of her own story is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli. It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 77%
emotional 66%
funny 63%
hopeful 39%
reflective 23%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 7%
sad 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.78

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