Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly

340 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Deep in the ocean, in a world not so different from our own, live the Merpeople. Their communities are spread throughout the oceans, seas, and freshwaters all over the globe. When Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, awakens on the mornin...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
mysterious 50%
emotional 32%
tense 32%
hopeful 23%
lighthearted 19%
dark 17%
inspiring 17%
sad 14%
funny 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 32% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.51

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