Appeal Index

“Appeal” is library jargon; this is how librarians who do reader’s advisory (book recommendations) talk about the factors that people look for.

• Characterization (75)
  • Complex characters (15)
  • Flawed characters (56)
  • Likeable characters (29)
  • Unlikeable characters (0)
  • Vibrant characters (22)
• Cute illustrations (7)
• Drive (34)
  • Character-driven (30)
  • Plot-driven (4)
• Examination of religion (2)
• Format-specific (2)
  • Good audio narration (0)
  • Multimedia elements (0)
  • Naked hardback design (0)
  • Visually striking (2)
• Heartwarming (8)
• Lighthearted tone (10)
• Mythic elements (2)
• Pacing (19)
  • Consistent pacing (2)
  • Fast-paced (8)
  • Irregular pacing (2)
  • Slow-paced (9)
• Plot (26)
  • Complex plot (9)
  • Low conflict (8)
  • Multiple storylines (3)
  • Multiple timelines (2)
  • Plot twists (8)
• POV (34)
  • Dual points of view (6)
  • First person POV (5)
  • Multiple points of view (8)
  • Second-person point of view (2)
  • Single point of view (15)
• Reception (6)
  • Historically significant (6)
• Recipes included (2)
• Social justice themes (5)
• Tone (45)
  • Cozy (15)
  • Creepy (4)
  • Dark (4)
  • Funny (30)
  • Hopeful (17)
  • Trippy (0)
• World (43)
  • Atmospheric (8)
    • Strong atmosphere (2)
  • Detailed world building (35)
  • Hard magic system (0)
  • Soft magic system (2)
• Writing (25)
  • Atmospheric writing (6)
  • Concise writing (2)
  • First person POV (1)
  • Food descriptions (6)
  • Lyrical writing (10)
  • Puns (3)
  • Translated work (3)
    • Anglicized names (1)