The Headmaster's List by Melissa de la Cruz

The Headmaster's List

Melissa de la Cruz

400 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction thriller young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Four students. A fatal car crash. Three come out alive – and they will do anything to bury the truth.One of them was driving.One of them was high.One of them screamed.And one of them died.When one of their own is tragically killed in a car crash, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
tense 60%
dark 45%
emotional 41%
adventurous 17%
sad 8%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 39%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 45% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.42

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