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28 reviews
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Brotherless Night by V.V. Ganeshananthan
emotional
informative
sad
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
5.0
such a poignant, brilliant novel. you can feel how tenderly it was written, how larger-than-life each character was, how horrific it is to grow up and live in the midst of war, and how tragic it is to forever change afterwards.
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 15%.
i liked it, especially since i was able to learn more abt kaikeyi and my religion but it just wasn’t completely my thing
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
The Rise of Kyoshi by F.C. Yee
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
- 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
4.0
kyoshi and rangi I Love you