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Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I really do enjoy the writing and word choices. I just feel like so much dragged on and what felt like more important plot points in the story were skipped over and the characterization was just lacking. This book is way too long and says a whole lot of nothing in flowery, grandiose ways. Absolutely amazing premise that I believe not enough was done with despite the length. Even more amazing is that someone was able to turn this into one of the most iconic Broadway musicals and now one of the most iconic movie musicals ever! Book totally got ate up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, and Pregnancy
Dandadan, Vol. 1 by Yukinobu Tatsu
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Ballad for Black Cassandra by Olivia Stephens
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir by Lamya H
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
5.0
I teared up a lot. I am so glad to exist in a word where stories like this are being told and I wish I could’ve read a book like this when I was a kid.
I especially loved how Aidan and his parents were not concerned with the baby’s gender as much as simply preparing for and being excited about the baby’s arrival. I wish more folks thought this way. Even trans folks can be very gendered and binary with how they discuss babies’, children’s, and even other adults’ genders without knowing anything about them and hopefully this book teaches young children to do the opposite!
I especially loved how Aidan and his parents were not concerned with the baby’s gender as much as simply preparing for and being excited about the baby’s arrival. I wish more folks thought this way. Even trans folks can be very gendered and binary with how they discuss babies’, children’s, and even other adults’ genders without knowing anything about them and hopefully this book teaches young children to do the opposite!
Changing Moon by Pop, Mathieu Mariolle, MiniKim
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Your Emergency Contact Has Experienced an Emergency by Chen Chen
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Zany and honest.
I appreciate how conversational, confessional and stream-of-consciousness Chen Chen’s writing tends to be. Felt like reading someone’s private diary entries; so much vulnerability and truth.
I appreciate how conversational, confessional and stream-of-consciousness Chen Chen’s writing tends to be. Felt like reading someone’s private diary entries; so much vulnerability and truth.