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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and War
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption by Rafia Zakaria
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Islamophobia, and War
Unlearn Patriarchy by Silvie Horch, Naomi Ryland, Lisa Jaspers
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Self harm
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder and Outing
Minor: Self harm
Heartstopper Volume 2 by Alice Oseman
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Überfällig: Warum Verhütung auch Männersache ist by Franka Frei
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Ableism and Classism
Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Homophobia
Wir müssen die Liebe neu erfinden: Wie das Patriarchat heterosexuelle Beziehungen sabotiert by Mona Chollet
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Misogyny
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Sexual violence
Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5