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411 reviews
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
So devastating. I wasn’t expecting any of this; i think this novel was a great way to get these actual life events out there so people can know.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
Coatlicue Girl by Gris Muñoz
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Me vi completamente; como reflejada en un espejo
High Spirits by Camille Gomera-Tavarez
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Where the Streets Had a Name by Randa Abdel-Fattah
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Sexism
Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione
lighthearted
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
4.0