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The Deep by Rivers Solomon

challenging dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

Triple Sec by TJ Alexander

emotional funny hopeful informative 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? No

5.0

Heart's Lock, Love's key by

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

Dinner on Monster Island: Essays by Tania de Rozario

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Open Throat by Henry Hoke

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective 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? No

5.0

A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.0

The Midlist Indie Author Mindset: Connect With Readers & Cultivate Success by T. Thorn Coyle

hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose by Martha Beck

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Love at Second Sight by F.T. Lukens

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense 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? No

4.0

Love at Second Sight was darker than I expected it to be, partially because it involves a murder, but also because it seems to be a metaphor for discovering your identity and having to fight for your your rights. Some truly disturbing stuff goes down at the book's climax, and it was stressful.⁠
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The whole book isn't like that, though. Much of it is about the drama of high school—having crushes, making friends, losing friends, and discovering one's place in the world.⁠
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Found family is central to this paranormal mystery, and it was by far my favorite aspect of the story. At one point, the characters refer to themselves as the Scooby gang, and that's pretty much what they are!⁠
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If you're looking for a fun, spooky YA, you can't go wrong with Love at Second Sight by FT Lukens!⁠

Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes, Mariame Kaba

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0