Patina by Jason Reynolds

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade sports young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds.Ghost. Lu. Patina. Su...

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Moods

emotional 72%
inspiring 72%
hopeful 60%
funny 42%
lighthearted 27%
reflective 15%
sad 9%
challenging 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 2%
dark 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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