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skin & bones by Renée Watson
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was poetic as much as it was beautiful. I found myself rereading paragraphs and just being in complete awe. I loved how unique this book felt, it was different from what im used to and thats what made it so good.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Suicide attempt
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
The Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism