Shine by Jessica Jung

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult lighthearted fast-paced
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Shine by Jessica Jung is a perfect fit for readers who crave a lighthearted, fast-paced, and romantic tale of self-discovery, music, and K-pop, with a strong and determined heroine navigating the cutthroat world of the entertainment industry.

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An instant New York Times bestseller 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 ...

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Community Reviews

3.17
based on 1,871 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 70%

emotional: 27%

hopeful: 23%

funny: 22%

inspiring: 19%

reflective: 16%

informative: 15%

tense: 15%

challenging: 9%

adventurous: 8%

relaxing: 8%

sad: 6%

dark: 3%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

49% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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