The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert

The Only Black Girls in Town

Brandy Colbert

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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Award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert's debut middle-grade novel about the only two black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past. Beach-loving surfer Alberta has been the only black girl ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 817 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 60%
hopeful 50%
mysterious 43%
emotional 35%
reflective 35%
funny 27%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 21%
informative 12%
sad 5%
challenging 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 32%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 24% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.25

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