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Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
5.0
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

fifth time re-reading the book and it's still not enough!! there are no words that could describe the love i have in my heart for this story and every single character in it... lilith loml nikanj loml <3 <3 <3
there probably will never be another alien species i love as much as i love oankalis or a character i feel as strongly for as for nikanj, but at least after five years i know it's because of certain neurological problems i possess naturally that i find them incredibly magnetic.
otherwise imagine writing the most INCREDIBLE book about colonialism, race, gender, oppression, bodily autonomy and rape ever... i wish i could make this book mandatory for everyone... for some understanding on these topics for some understanding on the world.... i wish everyone who read this book could understand what it is ACTUALLY about.
i will always defend xenogenesis with my whole chest it should be next to the bible in importance.