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Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Rape
Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
quite a cute love story. and the t for t love interest twist was great
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Davene my beloved
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Stalking
Beloved by Toni Morrison
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Grief
Moderate: Rape
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-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
5.0
Phenomenal and utterly heartbreaking. Break neck pace with a strong ensemble cast and fluid perspectives that perfectly capture the social fabric of our carceral reality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Jackalope Wives and Other Stories by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
"let pass the horses black" outsold. "jackalope wives" and "wooden feathers" are quite wonderful too! kingfisher is such a talented writer.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Parasite by Mira Grant
Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.
Learned this was a series and I couldn't care less. DNFing ahead before I start to get pissed off. Just not feeling it.