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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

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emotional sad slow-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

Stray: A Memoir by Stephanie Danler

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Godshot by Chelsea Bieker

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challenging dark funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Eat a Peach by Gabe Ulla, David Chang

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funny informative inspiring

3.75

Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson

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challenging emotional hopeful 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

4.5

Don't Call Us Dead by Danez Smith

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emotional reflective sad

5.0

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by C.S. Lewis

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4.0