A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo

A Line in the Dark

Malinda Lo

288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult mysterious medium-paced

Description

The line between best friend and something more is a line always crossed in the dark. Jess Wong is Angie Redmond's best friend. And that's the most important thing, even if Angie can't see how Jess truly feels. Being the girl no one quite notices...

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Community Reviews Summary of 911 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 78%
tense 66%
emotional 27%
sad 14%
adventurous 8%
challenging 5%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.23

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