The Brink by Holden Sheppard

The Brink

Holden Sheppard

358 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ thriller young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A group of school-leavers: free at last, ready to party, expectations high.A remote island on the Western Australian coast wasn’t exactly the plan, but they’re not going to let that hold them back. Leonardo, geeky, asthmatic, shy and prone to anxi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 83%
mysterious 55%
adventurous 50%
emotional 44%
challenging 33%
hopeful 22%
funny 11%
reflective 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.1

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