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Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
challenging
emotional
informative
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racism, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Wrapped with a Beau by Lillie Vale
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
All I See Is Violence by Angie Elita Newell
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I do think that at times it was hard to follow. I think two POVs rather than three may have helped with that. To be honest, I wasn’t that interested in Custer’s perspective until maybe the last 1/4 of the book. The endings for Little Wolf and Nancy left me confused, sad, and disappointed. Although, I think that was intentional. I honestly kept assuming Nancy would have one more chapter. The story is sad, and gruesome, and horrific. But it’s also full of spirit. This is a book that I need to sit with for a while and one that I think I’ll keep coming back to in my mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Gore, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and War
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, and Colonisation
The Yield by Tara June Winch
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Colonisation
Moderate: Pedophilia and Murder
Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Tracks by Louise Erdrich
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, and Colonisation
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Genocide, Rape, Torture, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Abortion, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Cancer and Dementia
One Or Several Deserts by Carter St Hogan
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Dena Takruri, Ahed Tamimi
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.0