Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith

Stay Gold

Tobly McSmith with Theo Germaine (Narrator), Phoebe Strole (Narrator)

9 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

Content warning: This book deals with and depicts scenes of transphobia, homophobia, suicidal ideation and violent hate crimes. Please read with care. Debut author Tobly McSmith delivers a coming-of-age teen love story about a transgender boy who'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,248 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
hopeful 56%
inspiring 50%
funny 33%
sad 26%
reflective 25%
informative 24%
challenging 21%
lighthearted 20%
tense 17%
dark 11%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 39%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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