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Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook version on CD & thoroughly enjoyed it. By the time i got a ohysical copy I was 80% through. Tova, cameron & marcellus were amazing to follow. In the end it worked out for everyone. My favorite chapter was when he cussed lol if you know you know. The sacrifices made by a remarkably bright creature. I did not like that Terry was voiced by a white woman with not even a hint of a jamaican accent. As a jamaican I am offended (but still enjoyed the story overall)
Solo Stan by Talia Tucker
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
I felt so connected to their queer black guys. I follow the stars. I have had to be the one to support others. I too am a cat mom (recently). Relating to the characters kai & elite as well as the author. As a queer black woman it's healing to read about love just as i have so many times in the hetero lense. This boy love story took me by surprise and made me laugh and smile.
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
I wanna shout out mary beth for encouraging me to continue this series. It makes me so incredibly proud to start this series now at this time in my life, at 24, when I needed it most. I can't wait for the next movie. I can't wait to finish the series. I hope one day we can do the georgia simonverse tour.
Leah Burke is me but so much spicier. Her raw feelings I have felt. She deserves the world all of creekwood does except the prejudice people. I wanna be like leah well in the end when I grow up. I'm on the offbeat!
Leah Burke is me but so much spicier. Her raw feelings I have felt. She deserves the world all of creekwood does except the prejudice people. I wanna be like leah well in the end when I grow up. I'm on the offbeat!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Racism
Minor: Pregnancy
How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
I have never really heard of loas refugees of why. These stories almost feel nonfictional. I related to many moments and I wanted to know more about some of them. It reminds of of the movie "the things you couldn't tell by looking at her". I truly enjoyed this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
I love this black African vampire story. It's unapologetically soaked in rich ethiopian and African history and culture. I am kidan adane. I love her and everything she did. I will finish this series ancestors willing.
Lies of a Toymaker by Kelly Ann Jacobson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are like 5 pov and the ending is very confusing especially if there is no book 2. The queer element is present and the world building kept me reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Homophobia
The Lost King by Elizabeth Creith
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really wonder how many books this series plans to have. I do not appreciate kiar mother at all. Overall this book 2 was even more interesting than book 1 in regards to villan and conflicts. I wonder what or if the next book will be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Mistress of Hours by Emma Elizabeth
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is my first time reading from this author and I really enjoyed this world. It was very progressive fantasy with queer relationships not being abnormal and the use of words like panic attack made me laught. I would check out book 2. Thanks for the advanced copy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Blood
Minor: Sexual assault
Model Behavior by Sierra Spencer
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Sierra you did it again. I love these stories. My one quip is the mention of bipolar disorder can be taken offensively and needed to be expounded on and explained clearer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Ice Out by Mina Myles
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
Another hit i can't wait for the rest of the series! Love the persian rep.