421 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534470927
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Description
From critically acclaimed Shaun David Hutchinson comes a “gripping, dynamic” (Booklist, starred review) portrayal of the oftentimes traumatic experience of growing up.Virgil Knox was attacked by a monster.Of course, no one in Merritt believes him....
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
tense 52%
mysterious 43%
challenging 41%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 14%
funny 12%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 44% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Bullying, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual assault, Self harm, GaslightingMinor
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcoholism, Body shaming
421 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534470927
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Description
From critically acclaimed Shaun David Hutchinson comes a “gripping, dynamic” (Booklist, starred review) portrayal of the oftentimes traumatic experience of growing up.Virgil Knox was attacked by a monster.Of course, no one in Merritt believes him....
Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
tense 52%
mysterious 43%
challenging 41%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 14%
funny 12%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 44% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Bullying, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual assault, Self harm, GaslightingMinor
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcoholism, Body shaming