368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250104243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Description
From the author of Moxie comes a stunning novel told in three voices about the lies families tell to survive. Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That's when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controllin...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Car accident
368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250104243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Square Fish
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Description
From the author of Moxie comes a stunning novel told in three voices about the lies families tell to survive. Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That's when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controllin...
Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuseMinor
Car accident