Unearthly
Unearthly
Book Brief
464
Novel • Fiction
Jackson Hole, Wyoming • 2010s
2011
YA
13-18 years
HL660L
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
129,225 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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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 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.
129,225 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Unearthly is Cynthia Hand's debut novel and showcases her unique take on the young adult paranormal romance genre.
The book is published under HarperTeen, which is an imprint specifically focused on literature for teenagers and young adults.
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Cynthia Hand was inspired to write Unearthly due to her fascination with angels and their mythologies, aiming to present them as complex and relatable characters.
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464
Novel • Fiction
Jackson Hole, Wyoming • 2010s
2011
YA
13-18 years
HL660L
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