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We Need to Talk about Kevin by Lionel Shriver

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challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

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adventurous dark 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

5.0

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
I just couldn't do the extremely young and quirky narrator.
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I was surprised how dark this book got in places for a YA romance and was almost worried it wouldn't have a happy ending but it pulled through at the end. Despite portions that got a little heavy, I really enjoyed this and thought it was mostly a fun read.
The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

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emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

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hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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emotional lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

This was delightful. I had some trouble starting it and someone told me it was a bit slow but once I got into it after a couple chapters I got through it pretty quickly. Very much a feel-good story. 
Even As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle

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dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0