Shine by Jessica Jung

348 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult lighthearted fast-paced
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Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out debut about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,567 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 69%
emotional 27%
hopeful 24%
funny 23%
inspiring 19%
informative 17%
reflective 16%
tense 15%
challenging 9%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 6%
dark 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Character: 35% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.17

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