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One Click For Love by Taylor Love

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

Fluffy mature low angst humor with nice spice level. Enjoyed it a lot 
Wild Pitch by Cat Giraldo

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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

3.75

Fun, hot read. Enjoyed it a lot. Filipino & Latinx rep. Great character development and baseball side off plot was interesting. 
I Run to Make My Heart Beat by Rachel Khan

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inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Hmmm...I was hoping for more! I was really excited about a character who is half senegambian as a Gambian-American myself. But the pace of the story was too fast, Nina was a bit of a brat. And how quickly she goes from one love interest to the next and important events feel glossed over. A slower pace would have made for a more impactful story. Loved the art and overall premise but wish it had more depth.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

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

3.5

Fun enough read. Was curious after watching the movie on Netflix. It's def meant to be comic and satire . Lots of parenthetical comments and footnotes. A little too much and found myself skimming through them. More focused on drama than romance. But still interesting enough to continue with the series. 
City Girls by Loretta Lopez

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Like Thunder by Nnedi Okorafor

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Hmmm, I really enjoyed this and yet the ending left me unsatisfied and wanting more. There was so much the characters went through and the ending felt too fast and anticlimatic. I was like, "that's it?" But would still recommend. And the guess the ending is happy enough.
Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Damian Duffy, Octavia E. Butler

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Beyondtopia Legends by Bryan Valenza, Henry Barajas

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

5.0

Super cool and unique collection of graphic stories based on Indonesian folklores, heroes, and legends! Haven't read anything like it. I loved it so much. 💜 There's nice mix of different types of stories so something for everyone. Some are dark and heavy, others are light and fun.  
A Fox in My Brain by Lou Lubie

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

Wow! This book is special. It was lighthearted at some moments, serious in others, and ultimately very informative about mood disorders in a relatable way. This is the kind of book that will save lives. Highly recommend! Shop my indie bookstore Tuma's Books for a copy. 💜
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Couldn't get into the audiobook completely. Will try again with print version.