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Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

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

2.5

Palestine: A Socialist Introduction by Sumaya Awad, Brian Bean

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Great insight, but I'm looking for a more historical perspective.
One Piece: Ace's Story, Vol. 1: Formation of the Spade Pirates by Sho Hinata

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

good story, lackluster writing style
Pixels of You by Yuko Ota, Ananth Hirsh

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hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

wouldve been better as a slowburn
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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

3.5

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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

4.0

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Boys Run the Riot, Volume 1 by Keito Gaku

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hopeful medium-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? No

5.0

so refreshing to see a trans person be treated the same as anyone else regardless of his identity. a good mix of very real trans struggles, but also the hopeful side where there is community and acceptance :))
Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz

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hopeful reflective 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

4.0

Not a fan of instalove, but I was able to forget about that and this couple is actually really lovable. At first, I thought Isabel was annoying, but then I realized she's just like me... And she gets character development. It's really refreshing to see teenagers being able to communicate and resolve their fights and think critically. And I like how everything wasn't just neatly tied up with a little bow at the end; it was realistic, but still hopeful. Also, we love a bi king.
Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Painfully average. I couldn't really get invested in the main character or the romance.
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar

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hopeful 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

4.0

I'm not going to lie, I feel like they're the kind of couple that will break up after high school. But they're cute for now and that's fine.