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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
Black Ghost of Empire: The Long Death of Slavery and the Failure of Emancipation by Kris Manjapra
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood by Gretchen Sisson
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
It's only February 2nd and I'm already calling this as a super strong contender of best book of 2025 for me, if that tells you anything. This was the most gorgeous book of healing intergenerational trauma and I am wrecked in the best way possible. God-tier, 6 out of 5 stars easily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Colonisation
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Genocide, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Grief, and Alcohol
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.0