Heroine by Mindy McGinnis

Heroine

Mindy McGinnis

421 pages first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Heroine by Mindy McGinnis is a powerful and captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of female friendship, the struggles of addiction, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a compelling choice for fans of character-driven contemporary young adult fiction.

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A captivating and powerful exploration of the opioid crisis—the deadliest drug epidemic in American history—through the eyes of a college-bound softball star. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a visceral and necessary novel about ...

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Community Reviews

4.22
based on 2,235 reviews

Moods

dark: 86%

emotional: 77%

sad: 65%

tense: 52%

challenging: 48%

reflective: 33%

informative: 20%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 3%

funny: 2%

mysterious: 2%

adventurous: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

41% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
24% of readers chose A mix
73% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

93% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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