The Drowning Summer by C.L. Herman

The Drowning Summer

C.L. Herman

384 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ mystery young adult adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

For generations, the family of Mina Zanetti, a former friend of Evelyn, has worked as mediums, using the ocean’s power to guide the dead to their final resting place. But as sea levels rise, the ghosts grow more dangerous and Mina has been shut ou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
emotional 61%
adventurous 60%
dark 51%
tense 44%
hopeful 22%
reflective 14%
sad 12%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 21% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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