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Senbazuru: One Thousand Steps to Happiness, Fold by Fold by Michael James Wong, Michael James Wong
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Very informative, with both clear instructions and useful meditative reflections.
Brotherhood by Mike Chen
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
The Book of Were-Wolves by Baring Gould
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Sexual harassment
The Burning God by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Planetary Mine: Territories of Extraction under Late Capitalism by Martin Arboleda
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Chinese Script: History, Characters, Calligraphy by Thomas O. Höllmann
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Child death, Genocide, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Torture, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation