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42 reviews

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

I loved the food memories and details about her mother. It’s very sad. 

The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.25

Constantly challenged in libraries and schools this is a classic YA novel which stands the test of time and even through it came out in 1988 it still plays. 

Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei

dark emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

My students at school suggested this and it’s fine. Not totally my trope but it was fine. Students will enjoy the relationship navigating. 

The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Curvy Girls Can't Date Quarterbacks by Kelsie Stelting

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Fun! Adorable scenes!! 

James by Percival Everett

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book knocked me out. It was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. I think I will think about it often because it was gripping and thought provoking, and the book that Mark Twain could absolutely not have written. Don’t miss this book. Read it now.

When the World Was Ours by Liz Kessler

adventurous challenging dark hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book! Chicago is a home away from home so I loved the references and setting. I found all the characters interesting and I wanted to hang out with them and talk over coffee. I enjoyed it thoroughly and completely. Excellent if you like families and drama and people trying to make sense of and/or avoid why they are broken.

Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.25

What a fun comic. I loved that they got their phone taken away and experienced the events. Also love the app explanations and that one kid loves space and the other animals. The hijab detail was excellent!