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A Fly Went by by Mike McClintock

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I heard it first on IG, a person was rapping the children's book, but it didn't finish so I had to go and find it to finish the story.
The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman

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funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

Fredrik Backman has this delightful knack for whisking readers right into any quirky scenario you can imagine! In The Answer is No, he serves up a hearty helping of communication chaos between friends and family. This pint-sized novella is like a wise old sage, dishing out crucial life lessons on communication, taking responsibility, and what it really means to be human. I dove into the audiobook version, and let me tell you, Stacy Gonzalez nailed it with her vibrant voices for the nameless cast! Her giggles and authentic sounds made it feel like you were eavesdropping at a lively gathering. She juggled a whole crew of chatty characters who had plenty to say but were a bit lost on how to say it. The whole audio experience is a delightful mix of lighthearted fun, giggles galore, and some solid insights into the introverted soul!
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

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adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Remember: The Journey to School Integration by Toni Morrison

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

You are a Teen Mom: Instructions by Randa Jarrar

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funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

3.25

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

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5.0

I adored this novel. Daré created a loving, caring, funny, and brave girl in Adunni. The novel made me laugh, smile, cry, scream, and angry throughout. It has a great message to women and young girl--stay strong and steadfast to your dreams and passions in life. Never stop trying to find your louding voice!
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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5.0

I love a good historical fiction novel. This novel reminded me of Alice Walker. Gyasi was able to put so much history and culture into a novel--it was remarkably done. The layers and layers of stories mesmerized me and had me engulfed from beginning to end. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.