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Horse Barbie by Geena Rocero

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3.75

"i am chapters that are still unwritten and so are you." a touching memoir with insightful and important conversations about colonialism, colourism, indigenous trans history and the future of trans possibility. i don't care for the uncritical inclusion of people like obama or companies like playboy (mentioning marilyn in connection to them without aknowledging the harm they caused her is icky) but that was basically only in 2 chapters towards the end so overall would recommend. should be listened to on audiobook for the wonderful music and singing (usually a pet peeve of mine in audiobooks turns out to be one of this book's strengths!) as well as atmospheric audio which enhances the experience, making it easier to immerse yourself in geena's world.

Forward: 21st Century Flash Fiction by Monterica Sade Neil, Maggie Su, Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint, Anna Cabe, Ursula Villarreal-Moura, Reem Abu-Baker, Yun Wei, Yalie Kamara, María Isabel Alvarez, Marlin M. Jenkins, Dennis Norris II, Amina Gautier, Madhvi Ramani, C Pam Zhang, SJ Sindu, Ruth Joffre, Tyrese Coleman, Megan Giddings, Eshani Surya, Gene Kwak, George Abraham, W. Todd Kaneko, Patriz Biliran, Marcos Gonsalez, Erica Frederick, Alvin Park, Christopher González, Alicita Rodriguez, Desiree Cooper, Kristine Ong Muslim, Allison Noelle Conner

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adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced

Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 60%.

I hate the miscommunication trope and teenagers annoy me.

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

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challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

quite a cute love story.

and the t for t love interest twist was great

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

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emotional inspiring reflective 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

Davene my beloved

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Beloved by Toni Morrison

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challenging dark emotional slow-paced

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

5.0

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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.75