The Black Queen by Jumata Emill

The Black Queen

Jumata Emill

400 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Nova Albright was going to be the first Black homecoming queen at Lovett High—but now she’s dead. Murdered on coronation night. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and The Other Black Girl will love this unputdownable thriller.Nova Albright, the first Blac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 93%
tense 80%
emotional 46%
challenging 26%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.34

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