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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Holly Black
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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2013

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Holly Black

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

419

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

890L

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Super Short Summary

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black follows Tana, who wakes up after a party to discover that she is surrounded by corpses. Her journey leads her to Coldtowns—quarantined cities where humans and vampires coexist. Tana must navigate this dangerous world while battling threats and confronting her own fears.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

77,311 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Holly Black's The Coldest Girl in Coldtown captivates with its dark, gritty atmosphere and compelling world-building, offering a fresh twist on vampire lore. Readers praise the protagonist's complexity and the novel's fast pace. However, some critics find the plot predictable and character development uneven. Overall, it's a thrilling, albeit sometimes flawed, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Coldest Girl in Coldtown?

Fans of dark, gritty fantasy and vampire lore will relish The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black. Comparable to readers of The Hunger Games and Twilight, this novel combines high-stakes adventure with a touch of romance. Ideal for those who enjoy exploring dystopian worlds and complex characters.

4.1

77,311 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

419

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

890L

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