The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean

The King is Dead

Benjamin Dean

fiction lgbtqia+ thriller young adult emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

368 pages | first published 2022

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Gossip Girl but make it royal – a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery.James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, he’s been thrust into the spotlight as the f...
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Summary of 185 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
emotional 55%
tense 54%
dark 32%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
reflective 14%
funny 13%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 28% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.73

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