The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert

The Only Black Girls in Town

Brandy Colbert

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

Award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert's debut middle-grade novel about the only two black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past. Beach-loving surfer Alberta has been the only black girl ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 597 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 64%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 42%
emotional 39%
reflective 38%
funny 28%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 21%
informative 13%
sad 4%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 28%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 49% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.28

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