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485 reviews

The Ongoing Moment by Geoff Dyer

informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

Imagination Illustrated: The Jim Henson Journal by Karen Falk

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor

challenging 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Genocide, Incest, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, War

Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories by Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Aviaq Johnston, Richard Van Camp, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, Anguti Johnston

dark fast-paced

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

4.25

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

adventurous challenging dark emotional fast-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

4.75

The Void Ascendant by Premee Mohamed

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

5.0

Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today by Jacqueline Battalora

informative sad medium-paced

4.5

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

Star Wars: The High Republic, Vol. 2: The Heart of Drengir by Cavan Scott

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.0

Botany for Gardeners by Brian Capon

informative relaxing medium-paced

4.5