Ash by Malinda Lo

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fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

"Cinderella" retold. In the wake of her father's death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,159 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
adventurous 56%
mysterious 42%
hopeful 30%
dark 25%
sad 19%
reflective 16%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 7%
challenging 1%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 26%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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