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116 reviews
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
amazing book! i loved the magic system and the morally grey characters, i can’t wait for the sequel.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.0
a great book with a great message. truly fucked up contents that literally had me slack-jawed at times. i loved that the message is don't let the fucking racists win and essentially there is power in you and power in blackness. however, i felt like the writing style was juvenile and lacking at times which is why it's not 5 stars. that doesn't stop the book from being a compelling and slight heartbreaking read though
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide and Police brutality
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
made me cry. i rarely find books where i'm so similar to the characters, but felix and i were both queer, poc, trans (in the umbrella sense) teens and i felt so seen in him. also the climax of the story happening at pride, and the love the author clearly had for the LGBTQ community was so heartwarming and also bittersweet as a young queer person who's never been to pride however i felt like the subplot with damien wasn't fully fleshed out and it felt unfinished, which is why it's not 5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia