The Liars of Mariposa Island by Jennifer Mathieu

The Liars of Mariposa Island

Jennifer Mathieu

352 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical young adult mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of Moxie comes a stunning novel told in three voices about the lies families tell to survive. Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That’s when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controlling...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.25

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