The Insiders by Mark Oshiro

The Insiders

Mark Oshiro

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ magical realism middle grade emotional hopeful medium-paced

384 pages | first published 2021

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Three kids who don’t belong. A room that shouldn’t exist. A year that will change everything.Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Meg Medina, this debut middle grade novel from award-winning author Mark Oshiro is a hopeful and heartfelt coming-of...
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Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
hopeful 75%
inspiring 42%
adventurous 40%
funny 29%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 17%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
challenging 12%
tense 10%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 36%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

4.28

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