The Insiders by Mark Oshiro

The Insiders

Mark Oshiro with Avi Roque (Narrator)

9 hours, 48 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ magical realism middle grade emotional hopeful medium-paced
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The Insiders by Mark Oshiro is a heartwarming and hopeful coming-of-age story that will resonate deeply with readers who have ever felt like they don't fit in, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired by its themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of connection.

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Three kids who don’t belong. A room that shouldn’t exist. A year that will change everything.Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Meg Medina, this debut middle grade novel from award-winning author Mark Oshiro is a hopeful and heartfelt coming-of...

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Community Reviews

4.19
based on 457 reviews

Moods

emotional: 86%

hopeful: 75%

adventurous: 45%

inspiring: 41%

funny: 33%

lighthearted: 20%

reflective: 19%

mysterious: 15%

sad: 15%

tense: 15%

challenging: 14%

relaxing: 4%

informative: 2%

dark: 1%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
58% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

88% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

99% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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