Shine by Candy Gourlay

226 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery young adult dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Monsters are in the eye of the beholder. Rosa suffers from a rare condition that renders her mute. She lives on the strange island of Mirasol where the rain never seems to stop. In the gloom of the island, its superstitious population are haunted ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 50%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.79

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