Despertar by L.J. Smith
Despertar

L.J. Smith

256 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Elena is the school beauty, but she’s bored, until a new boy turns up in her class. Stefan is dark and mysterious—and she’s determined to get to know him better. But Stefan is just as determined to resist her... until a series of attacks in the ar...

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Moods

mysterious 74%
dark 58%
adventurous 40%
tense 38%
emotional 23%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 7%
funny 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 2%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

2.92

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