Darkly Beating Heart by Lindsay Smith

Darkly Beating Heart

Lindsay Smith

272 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult dark reflective medium-paced

Description

A troubled girl confronts her personal demons in this time-travel thriller alternating between present day and 19th century Japan.No one knows how to handle Reiko. She is full of hatred; all she can think about is how to best hurt herself and thos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.13

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