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A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

A Woman's Battles and Transformations by Édouard Louis

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism

Minor: Homophobia

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

The Delicacy of Embracing Spirals by mimi tempestt

emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Abortion: A Personal Story, A Political Choice by Pauline Harmange

emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

“They tell me that since abortion is a choice, society wants it to be a choice that is easy and untroubled. I think, ferociously, my agreement reinforced by the range of emotions are generally told: you’ve made your bed, so lie in it. You wanted it, you got it, now shut your mouth and smile. And I ask these women if that isn’t unlike what those who become mothers are also told: you wanted it, you got it, now shut your mouth and smile.” 

A really interesting, emotional and thought provoking book about the shame surrounding abortion.

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

4.0

Women & Power: A Manifesto by Mary Beard

informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

So Late in the Day: Stories of Women and Men by Claire Keegan

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Winter Solstice: An Essay by Nina MacLaughlin

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25