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Flamer by Mike Curato

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challenging emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I cried. 
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

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slow-paced
I just can’t get into Elif Shafak’s work, it seems. That’s a me preference rather than an indictment of their work. 
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel

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emotional sad medium-paced

3.25

The flaws of both main characters are on full unapologetic display and yet neither are sympathetic. Very thought provoking and I may have to revisit a review once I think further on this. 
The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

4.75

Legendary by Amelia Kibbie

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes