The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough

The Boy from the Mish

Gary Lonesborough

fiction lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

288 pages | first published 2021

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A funny and heart-warming queer Indigenous YA novel, set in a rural Australian community, about seventeen-year-old Jackson finding the courage to explore who he is, even if it scares him.'I don't paint so much anymore,' I say, looking to my feet.'...
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Summary of 472 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
hopeful 70%
reflective 46%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 28%
funny 27%
adventurous 9%
informative 8%
sad 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 29%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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