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196 reviews

Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation from the Past by Firas Alkhateeb

adventurous informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly

adventurous mysterious 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? No

3.75

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

dark emotional sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

Magpie by Elizabeth Day

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy

I Wish I Knew This Earlier: Lessons on Love: The Lessons You Need for the Relationships You Want by Toni Tone

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

2.75

Tutur Dedes: Doa dan Kutukan by Amalia Yunus

adventurous tense fast-paced

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

3.5

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, and Murder

Perempuan yang Menangis kepada Bulan Hitam by Dian Purnomo

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt

Perempuan Patah Hati yang Kembali Menemukan Cinta Melalui Mimpi by Eka Kurniawan

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0