The Drowning Summer by C.L. Herman

The Drowning Summer

C.L. Herman

384 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ mystery young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

A gorgeously atmospheric contemporary fantasy by the author of The Devouring Gray and The Deck of Omens. Six years ago, three Long Island teenagers were murdered—their drowned bodies discovered with sand dollars placed over their eyes. The myst...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
emotional 62%
adventurous 60%
dark 52%
tense 42%
hopeful 22%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 16%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 16% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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