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Unearthly

Cynthia Hand
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Unearthly

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Cynthia Hand

Unearthly

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jackson Hole, Wyoming • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL660L

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Super Short Summary

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand follows Clara Gardner, a fourteen-year-old angel-human hybrid, as she navigates her newfound powers and purpose. After foreseeing a boy in a forest fire, she saves and watches over Christian Prescott. Clara befriends angel-blood Angela and siblings Wendy and Tucker Avery, balancing her feelings for Christian and Tucker while grappling with a war between angels and fallen angels.

Fantastical

Romantic

Mysterious

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

129,225 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cynthia Hand's novel Unearthly garners positive attention for its engaging plot and well-drawn characters, particularly the protagonist Clara, whose journey captivates readers. However, some critique its pacing, finding parts of the narrative slow. Overall, the mix of romance, mystery, and supernatural elements appeals to fans of young adult fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Unearthly?

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand is ideal for young adult readers who enjoy supernatural romance and coming-of-age stories. If you loved Twilight by Stephenie Meyer or Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, you’ll revel in this gripping tale of a girl discovering her angelic heritage and navigating her destiny.

4.2

129,225 ratings

73%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jackson Hole, Wyoming • 2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL660L

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