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83 reviews
Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age by Annalee Newitz
adventurous
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Planet of Exile by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
An African American and Latinx History of the United States by Paul Ortiz
challenging
informative
slow-paced
5.0
The Knockout by Sajni Patel
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Grief
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide and Colonisation
Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Death of parent
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Transphobia
Rocannon's World by Ursula K. Le Guin
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
When Brooklyn Was Queer by Hugh Ryan
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Confinement, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Medical trauma, and Classism