The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis

The Female of the Species

Mindy McGinnis

341 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

A contemporary YA novel that examines rape culture through alternating perspectives. Alex Craft knows how to kill someone. And she doesn’t feel bad about it.Three years ago, when her older sister, Anna, was murdered and the killer walked free, Ale...

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Moods

dark 93%
emotional 71%
tense 54%
sad 45%
challenging 32%
reflective 30%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 7%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 37%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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