A Phoenix First Must Burn by Ibi Zoboi, Danielle Paige, Patrice Caldwell, Amerie, Danny Lore, Charlotte Nicole Davis, Justina Ireland, L.L. McKinney, Karen Strong, Dhonielle Clayton, Ashley Woodfolk, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Elizabeth Acevedo, Rebecca Roanhorse, J. Marcelle Corrie, Somaiya Daud

340 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ race short stories young adult adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Sixteen tales by bestselling and award-winning authors that explore the Black female experience through fantasy, science fiction, and magic.Evoking Beyoncé’s Lemonade for a YA audience, these authors have woven worlds to create stunning narratives...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 1,568 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 85%

emotional: 55%

inspiring: 44%

hopeful: 40%

mysterious: 37%

reflective: 27%

challenging: 21%

dark: 21%

funny: 20%

lighthearted: 16%

tense: 15%

sad: 10%

informative: 6%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
76% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
9% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

98% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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