The Last True Poets of the Sea by Julia Drake

The Last True Poets of the Sea

Julia Drake

400 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

The Larkin family isn't just lucky—they persevere. At least that's what Violet and her younger brother, Sam, were always told. When the Lyric sank off the coast of Maine, their great-great-great-grandmother didn't drown like the rest of the passen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,762 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
adventurous 57%
hopeful 54%
reflective 48%
inspiring 29%
sad 28%
mysterious 23%
funny 22%
challenging 17%
dark 14%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 12%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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