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The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy

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

4.5

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

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adventurous mysterious 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

4.5

i want to live inside this book.
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

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funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

this book definitely warmed my heart.
the main couple was adorable and the art was astonishing. its a lovely story to pass the time.
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My Solo Exchange Diary Vol. 1 by Nagata Kabi

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emotional reflective fast-paced

4.25

similarly to the first book, we're given the deep thoughts of the author. i was really glad theyre getting better and less dependant on their parents opinion/expectations. it gives me hope for an unsure future, knowing life isnt doomed is always reassuring.
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My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi

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emotional funny reflective fast-paced

4.5

i actually liked this :) i havent read manga in a while so this was good. i really loved the way the author described her own experiences, thoughts and the silliness of the drawings.
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Stoner by John Williams

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emotional reflective sad medium-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

5.0

its wonderful how one book with such a simple theme, a common mans life, ends up immersing the reader in the complicated days of a university professor.
ive read this both in my mother tongue and in english and i just cant get tired of it. the emotion always seems to lock me in.
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Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko

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challenging emotional 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? Yes

2.0

after years of watching girls like girls on youtube, ive finally found this book and i was radiant. as i read it, it disappointed me: the whole miscommunication trope was bad, the characters couldve had more development and the ending was rushed.
started as a book i thought i would keep with me forever, similar to the music video, but it really fell short.
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Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

this book means the world to me. leslie feinberg writes in a way that makes you feel the emotions the characters are going through, from pure happiness to grief. a book that had and still has a huge impact on the queer community and our movement. a book that shaped the way i see my own identity. a book that makes us hope and fight for a future we know it's not granted.
truly a book like no other and i recommend it to anyone who's interested in queer (mostly sapphic and lesbian) history.
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