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We Are the Light by Matthew Quick

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emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

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challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

McConaghy holds two seemingly opposing ideas against each other: tenderness and rage. But together, these forces are fierce and powerful; they are women and wolves. She has splayed open what it means to be wild among forces desperate to bend toward tameness. In a word: exquisite.

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One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

If you're looking for a romance with a plausible premise, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a well-told story with a fantastic cast of characters and a few perfectly executed one-liners, read this. Perfect escapist reading that still manages to feel important and relevant.

Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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The Hummingbirds' Gift: Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings by Sy Montgomery

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hopeful informative medium-paced

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller

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hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins

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challenging emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins

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challenging emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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