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The Yearbook by Holly Bourne
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Domestic abuse
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep by Philip Reeve
adventurous
medium-paced
3.25
Great book but definitely for younger readers!
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
emotional
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
the books main focus is on domestic abuse within the characters own relationship and her parents.