Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly

360 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

When Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, awakens on the morning of her betrothal, her biggest worry should be about reuniting with handsome Pirnce Mahdi, her childhood crush. Instead she finds herself haunted by strange dreams foretellin...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 51%
tense 33%
emotional 32%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 14%
funny 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 40%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.5

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