The Shelf by Helly Acton

The Shelf

Helly Acton

416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary feminism romance lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Everyone in Amy's life seems to be getting married (or so Instagram tells her), and she feels like she's falling behind. So, when her boyfriend surprises her with a dream holiday to a mystery destination, she thinks this is it - he's going to f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,283 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
lighthearted 74%
hopeful 44%
reflective 43%
inspiring 42%
emotional 30%
relaxing 14%
challenging 6%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 39%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.69

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