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I Think I Think a Lot by Jessica Whipple
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
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
Includes Conversation Starters.
Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Self harm, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Addiction, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
What to say about this one. It was a challenging read for me; for a variety of reasons. First, is the obvious critic about racism in the publishing industry. Second, is the general themes and insights into racism and xenophobia throughout culture and society as a whole. But what was most challenging for me was reading the main characters point of view. If fact, I might go so far as to say that it was a triggering read for me. The lack of self-awareness, the complete and utter disregard for others, the gaslighting, etc. were such a challenge for me to read from the perspective of the aggressor. I was filled with anxiety and even at times what felt like the beginnings of a panic attack. Which just speaks even more to the power of words and the wonderful beauty of Kuang's writing.