Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

420 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult mysterious medium-paced

Description

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart.Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont ...

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Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 67%
dark 36%
tense 36%
funny 17%
emotional 10%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 28%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 43% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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