Act Cool by Tobly McSmith

Act Cool

Tobly McSmith

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2021

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A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold.Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted ...
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Summary of 379 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
hopeful 59%
inspiring 55%
reflective 37%
funny 30%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
lighthearted 19%
informative 16%
dark 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.8

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