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174 reviews

Half a Lifelong Romance by Eileen Chang

dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions by Nalo Hopkinson

adventurous dark hopeful reflective relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• 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

Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar

4.25

The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

Grown Women by Sarai Johnson

dark hopeful reflective 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

3.0

Great story but why did the ending feel so abrupt? 

Trading Dreams at Midnight by Diane McKinney-Whetstone

3.5

When I Think of You by Myah Ariel

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

3.75

So sweet but that third act breakup was so unnecessary and the epilogue events were maybe two much too soon considering all the back and forth.

like they got back together after already being together and then broke up and got back together again. This could’ve ended after the stuff at his mom’s house. 

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Did not finish book. Stopped at 55%.

The Villain's Dance by Fiston Mwanza Mujila

4.0

The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0