A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars by Yaba Badoe
A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars

Yaba Badoe

A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars

Yaba Badoe

320 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism young adult adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars by Yaba Badoe is a captivating read for young adult readers who crave adventure, self-discovery, and a rich cultural tapestry, as it weaves together themes of identity, family, and belonging in a sweeping narrative that will transport them to a world of magic, mystery, and the unbreakable bonds of love and loyalty.

Description

Fourteen-year-old Sante isn’t sure where she comes from, but she has a recurring dream of escaping a shipwreck in a sea chest as a baby with her lifelong companion, golden eagle Priss. In the chest was an African bamboo flute, a drum and a dagger ...

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Community Reviews

3.07
based on 176 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 72%

mysterious: 60%

emotional: 44%

dark: 40%

reflective: 24%

challenging: 20%

hopeful: 16%

sad: 16%

tense: 16%

inspiring: 8%

informative: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

19% of readers chose fast
76% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
84% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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