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Lovely, Dark, and Deep

Amy McNamara
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Lovely, Dark, and Deep

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

Book Brief

Amy McNamara

Lovely, Dark, and Deep

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

HL520L

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Super Short Summary

In Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Amy McNamara, Wren Wells, a teenager grappling with the death of her boyfriend Patrick from a car accident, retreats to rural Maine to live with her aloof father and confront her overwhelming grief. There, she meets Cal Owens, a boy with his own burdens, and through their shared pain, Wren begins a slow journey toward healing. The book contains themes of grief, loss, and trauma.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,450 ratings

66%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Amy McNamara's Lovely, Dark, and Deep is widely praised for its evocative prose and emotional depth. Critics highlight its compelling exploration of grief and healing, though some feel the pacing is slow. Characters are deemed relatable but occasionally one-dimensional. Overall, it resonates deeply with young adult audiences, offering a poignant narrative journey.

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Who Should Read Lovely, Dark, and Deep?

Readers who are drawn to emotionally compelling narratives like If I Stay by Gayle Forman or Looking for Alaska by John Green will appreciate Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Amy McNamara. Ideal for fans of young adult fiction exploring themes of grief, healing, and self-discovery.

4.1

3,450 ratings

66%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

HL520L

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