Beautiful Creatures by Margaret Stohl, Kami Garcia

563 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

The first book in the instant NYT bestselling gothic fantasy series; a modern paranormal romance set against the gothic backdrop of an isolated southern town. Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23,616 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
dark 62%
adventurous 48%
emotional 46%
tense 32%
funny 14%
sad 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 20% | Character: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.43

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