The Song of Us by Kate Fussner

The Song of Us

Kate Fussner

3 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

This stunning debut and wholly original queer middle grade novel-in-verse retelling of “Orpheus and Eurydice” adds a new chorus to the songs of great love, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World.Love at fir...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 50%
reflective 39%
sad 31%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 18%
funny 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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