Becoming a Queen by Dan Clay

Becoming a Queen

Dan Clay

384 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

A vibrant and emotional novel from debut author Dan Clay about a boy who turns toward love, self-expression, and drag when the unthinkable happens, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Julie Murphy.If only Mark Davis hadn’t put on a dress for the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
sad 78%
hopeful 61%
funny 50%
inspiring 47%
reflective 40%
challenging 19%
dark 19%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 15%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 47% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.42

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