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251 reviews

Extratransmission by Andrea Abi-Karam

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A

5.0

A beautifully formulated collection of poetry. The imagery and character these poems create also invites readers to participate in the “IS THIS WHAT U SIGNED UP FOR” question, and the role we have in perpetuating harmful behaviors. 

The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu

adventurous challenging 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? No

4.25

A sweet and empowering story, while also asking deep questions about the nature of “artificial” sentience and the love and empathy it takes to leave an abusive parent. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders

Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.75

The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

3.5

Solito by Javier Zamora

adventurous challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

adventurous dark informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

World Running Down by Al Hess

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-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? No

3.75

The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
Did not finish book. Stopped at 65%.

Loan lapse and could not get into the book

The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

3.75