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We Will Not Cancel Us: And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice by adrienne maree brown
challenging
hopeful
informative
4.5
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Citizen Illegal by José Olivarez
emotional
funny
reflective
4.5
Poetry isn’t my normal read, but something I appreciate reading from time to time. This collection of poems from a first generation Mexican-American will cycle between punching you in the gut and making you laugh out loud! From poems about assimilation to those dedicated to Vaporub- I loved this collection.
Small Town Monsters by Diana Rodriguez Wallach
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Small Town Monsters is the first book I’ve read from this author, but it won’t be the last! I absolutely LOVED this book. This is a solid, creepy read for the fall season and perfect for fans of cults, exorcisms, and light humor with their horror.
I’m also a big fan of the ‘this town is weird’ trope and this book absolutely delivered on this one! The writing is lightly humorous while also dealing with subjects such as grief, abandonment, and isolation.
The big confrontation wasn’t the most dramatic or intense, but as a fan of cozy horror I think it will work well for many people.
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challenging
emotional
funny
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A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens by Raul Palma
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes