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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

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

4.5

incredibly beautiful writing. I aspire to create something like this, about my own journeys. I was always so satisfied when it came full circle, like the references to monarchs. felt like I was connecting the dots with my big brain. my main criticism is that some parts became repetitive at times. I don't mean the use of reoccurring themes so much as the rehashing of events that felt similar to each other, or literally repeating words/phrases. listening to the audiobook over the course of three days made this very noticeable. it felt like a very long poem, which isn't a bad thing, but the pacing was a bit wonky because of the style.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

4.25

the audiobook made it extra emotional because when jennette sounded like she was going to cry i also started to cry
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

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

4.5

the worm scene almost made me throw up. i love this guy
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

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emotional reflective medium-paced

4.25

I was hoping she'd be gay but at least she was autistic as hell.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

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

3.75

Circe by Madeline Miller

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • 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

4.5

Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

some stories were really good and some had me tempted to skip but I'm a completionist so I just pushed through. I loved the horror ones the most.
Flamer by Mike Curato

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

4.0

my high school is currently attempting to ban this book so I had to read it for myself. I think every kid, confused about sexuality or not, should be allowed to read this if they want. the depictions of teenagers are nothing but accurate. it's relatable and has a great message. any struggling teen would be able to see part of themselves in Aiden.
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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

this was really well written and interesting and exciting and it's a unique story about sisterhood but oh my god I don't get how they had iphones but no security cameras.
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