Melissa by Alex Gino

Melissa

Alex Gino

fiction lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

208 pages | first published 2015

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A bright, bold debut about a girl who happens to have been born a boy, but refuses to let that stand in the way of her dream.George joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!W...
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Summary of 6739 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
hopeful 78%
inspiring 67%
lighthearted 39%
reflective 33%
informative 22%
funny 16%
challenging 10%
sad 9%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 28%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.18

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