Black Water Sister by Zen Cho

Black Water Sister

Zen Cho

384 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

A reluctant medium discovers the ties that bind can unleash a dangerous power in this compelling Malaysian-set contemporary fantasy. When Jessamyn Teoh starts hearing a voice in her head, she chalks it up to stress. Closeted, broke and jobless,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,129 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
adventurous 61%
dark 53%
emotional 50%
tense 39%
funny 20%
reflective 17%
challenging 13%
hopeful 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 21% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.95

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