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11 reviews

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

No Rings Attached by Rachel Lacey

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed

challenging emotional reflective sad tense 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? N/A

5.0

This book is a must read. A well paced, emotional, and impactful read that highlights the horrors of racism, Islamophobia, and misogyny in our country today. It also highlights the strength of community, courage, and hope. 

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is a beautiful balance of drama and comedy. And at the core of it, is an unlikely friendship that drives the narrative. Really, that is the what truly drives this book, the friendship between Ryland Rocky. This beautiful little book shows the power of love and friendship and what we would do for the ones we love. One of my favorite reads! 

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

dark emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake

emotional funny hopeful 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

Ashley Herring Blake outdid herself with this a sequel to Delilah Green. She rights complex characters with such empathy and brilliance. My love for Astrid and Jordan knows no bounds!

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

Priory is an epic high fantasy that will absolutely satisfy lovers of the genre. With incredible world building, an interesting magic system, and with complex characters, this book is a must read! It is female lead and full of sapphic representation!

Shades of White Flight: Evangelical Congregations and Urban Departure by Mark T. Mulder

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.0

An informative read that highlights the role of religious institutions in regards to racial segregation and redlining. For any person, or Christian, who wants to learn more about how the American church plays a role maintaining segregation and oppressing black people, this is the book for you.