fiction fantasy young adult dark emotional slow-paced

358 pages | first published 2011

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By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. G...
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Summary of 6468 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 40%
adventurous 31%
sad 31%
challenging 19%
hopeful 14%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 31%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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