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Edgewater

Courtney Sheinmel
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Edgewater

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Courtney Sheinmel

Edgewater

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Rhode Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Edgewater by Courtney Sheinmel follows the story of a young person navigating life while dealing with family secrets and personal challenges. They confront financial struggles, friendship dilemmas, and their own identity, all set against the backdrop of a crumbling estate. The narrative explores themes of resilience and self-discovery.

Emotional

Mysterious

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.7

735 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Edgewater by Courtney Sheinmel delivers a gripping tale with a vivid setting and relatable protagonist. Readers praise the atmospheric writing and compelling plot. Critiques focus on pacing issues and predictability in parts. Overall, it captivates with its portrayal of family secrets and personal growth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Edgewater?

Readers who enjoy character-driven young adult fiction with themes of family secrets and self-discovery, similar to E. Lockhart's We Were Liars or Sarah Dessen's Saint Anything, would likely appreciate Edgewater by Courtney Sheinmel. The book combines mystery and romance in a compelling narrative.

3.7

735 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Rhode Island • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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