The Turnaway Girls by Hayley Chewins

The Turnaway Girls

Hayley Chewins

272 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism reflective slow-paced
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The Turnaway Girls by Hayley Chewins is a captivating read for readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, empowerment, and the transformative power of creativity, particularly those who enjoy magical realism and fantasy elements that explore the complexities of identity, freedom, and the human spirit.

Description

Delphernia Undersea wants to sing. But everyone on Blightsend knows music belongs to the Masters — and girls with singing throats are swallowed by the sea.On the strange, stormy island of Blightsend, twelve-year-old Delphernia Undersea has spent h...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 110 reviews

Moods

hopeful: 66%

emotional: 55%

mysterious: 55%

reflective: 55%

inspiring: 44%

adventurous: 33%

dark: 33%

challenging: 22%

informative: 11%

sad: 11%

tense: 11%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
12% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

71% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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