Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo, Ren Graham

301 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy graphic novel lgbtqia+ young adult dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Riverdale meets Stranger Things in this debut queer YA graphic novel, developed from a hit webcomic. Set in the haunted town of Blackwater, Maine, two boys fall for each other as they dig for clues to a paranormal mystery.Tony Price is a popular h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 415 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 64%
dark 50%
emotional 43%
tense 21%
hopeful 15%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 5%
reflective 4%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 36%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 36% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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