The Brightsiders by Jen Wilde

The Brightsiders

Jen Wilde

320 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A teen rockstar has to navigate family, love, coming out, and life in the spotlight after being labeled the latest celebrity trainwreck in Jen Wilde's quirky and utterly relatable young adult novel. As a rock star drummer in the hit band The Brig...

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Community Reviews Summary of 631 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 66%
emotional 52%
hopeful 50%
funny 35%
inspiring 35%
reflective 19%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
tense 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.63

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