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135 reviews
Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel by Val Emmich
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Gosh I really love the soundtrack to the musical, and even tho the movie was, to quote the character himself, "meh," the themes explored and the complexities resonate with me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.75
Pumpkin by Julie Murphy
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Piglet by Lottie Hazell
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75