Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvester

Breathe and Count Back from Ten

Natalia Sylvester

346 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In this gorgeously written and authentic novel, Verónica, a Peruvian-American teen with hip dysplasia, auditions to become a mermaid at a Central Florida theme park in the summer before her senior year, all while figuring out her first real boyfri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
hopeful 71%
inspiring 49%
reflective 45%
lighthearted 28%
informative 18%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
challenging 11%
sad 6%
tense 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 16%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.3

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