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Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

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adventurous challenging dark reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib

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challenging dark emotional 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? No

4.0

Heartbreaking commentary on the way the United States treats immigrants. Ponders an overarching question of where someone’s roots are and the conflict between the home one is from and the home they choose and create.