Facing the Sun by Janice Lynn Mather

Facing the Sun

Janice Lynn Mather

416 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Description

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants meets The Education of Margot Sanchez in this Caribbean-set “heartwarming and sincere” (Kirkus Reviews) story about four friends who experience unexpected changes in their lives during the summer when a hotel ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
hopeful 55%
sad 55%
challenging 22%
reflective 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.46

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