Ashes by Laurie Halse Anderson

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

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Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the trilogy that began with the bestselling National Book Award Finalist Chains and continued with Forge, which The New York Times called "a return not only to the colonial era but...

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Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 74%
hopeful 55%
challenging 44%
inspiring 29%
sad 29%
tense 29%
informative 25%
reflective 25%
dark 18%
funny 11%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 15%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.27

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