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Cold by Mariko Tamaki
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Early 2000s terminology used. Two words for mentally disabled that were used at the time. Each only once and in general context not at someone.
Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
A Kids Book About Being Non-Binary by Hunter Chinn-Raicht
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
The Build-up Season by Megan Jacobson
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Sexual content
Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Dementia, Murder, and Alcohol
You'll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Drug use, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail