This Time It's Real by Ann Liang

This Time It's Real

Ann Liang

337 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction romance young adult emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin’s essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly goes viral, her entire life changes overnight. Now she has the approval of her classmates at her new international school in Beijing, a career-launching inte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 335 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 92%
funny 59%
emotional 58%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 24%
reflective 21%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 6%
sad 4%
challenging 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 44%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.23

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