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A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys
Did not finish book. Stopped at 48%.

Emrys imagines a wonderfully eco-friendly future; however, a multitude of genders (I counted close to 20!) plays a major role in the text, but they don’t relate to the plot. The MC seems most fearful of misgendering the aliens, not what the repercussions of their arrival could mean. Lots of internal dialogue, philosophizing and conceptualizing without much happening. Beautiful prose, but I think in 10 years this book will feel very much a product of 2022. 

Girls Against God by Jenny Hval

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual content

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Cannibalism

Eunuchs and Nymphomaniacs by Anonymous

dark funny tense slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Confession of the Lioness by Mia Couto

adventurous emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

3.5

Soul Talk, Song Language: Conversations with Joy Harjo by Tanaya Winder, Joy Harjo

informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

We Play Ourselves by Jen Silverman

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

2.5

Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

3.5

Baby Steps Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth--and How You Can Too by Dave Ramsey

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey

funny informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0