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195 reviews
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Abandonment
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Classism
Moderate: Child death
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Medical trauma
Minor: Rape
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
SCREAM! i loved listening to this so much. such a touching spiritual memoir with a unique narrative structure that paints a beautiful portrait of a queer life fought for and created by Lamya H. thank you for sharing your experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Islamophobia
Moderate: Homophobia
Walking on Cowrie Shells: Stories by Nana Nkweti
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Horse Barbie by Geena Rocero
3.75
"i am chapters that are still unwritten and so are you." a touching memoir with insightful and important conversations about colonialism, colourism, indigenous trans history and the future of trans possibility. i don't care for the uncritical inclusion of people like obama or companies like playboy (mentioning marilyn in connection to them without aknowledging the harm they caused her is icky) but that was basically only in 2 chapters towards the end so overall would recommend. should be listened to on audiobook for the wonderful music and singing (usually a pet peeve of mine in audiobooks turns out to be one of this book's strengths!) as well as atmospheric audio which enhances the experience, making it easier to immerse yourself in geena's world.
Forward: 21st Century Flash Fiction by Christopher González, Madhvi Ramani, Alvin Park, Marlin M. Jenkins, Gene Kwak, Amina Gautier, George Abraham, Monterica Sade Neil, Marcos Gonsalez, Kristine Ong Muslim, María Isabel Alvarez, Anna Cabe, W. Todd Kaneko, Yalie Kamara, Ruth Joffre, Megan Giddings, Erica Frederick, Dennis Norris II, SJ Sindu, Yun Wei, Alicita Rodriguez, C Pam Zhang, Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint, Eshani Surya, Reem Abu-Baker, Desiree Cooper, Ursula Villarreal-Moura, Allison Noelle Conner, Maggie Su, Tyrese Coleman, Patriz Biliran
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.
I hate the miscommunication trope and teenagers annoy me.