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Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

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emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

A beautiful and nostalgic coming of age story and I feel like Razia will stay with me for a long time.

Saint, Sorrow, Sinner by Freydís Moon

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
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

I am a little bit distraught that this series is over and am already planning a re-read of all three books once haunting season is one us. I simply adore Freydís Moon and can't wait to read whatever they write next.

Why Do You Dance When You Walk? by Abdourahman A. Waberi

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4.5

Wolf, Willow, Witch by Freydís Moon

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Sated by Rebekah Weatherspoon

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3.5

Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa

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medium-paced

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

4.5

I've always felt like Darcy had big queer stern brunch daddy vibes and this absolutely confirmed it. A delight to read for queer-book loving fans of Austen.

Tamed by Rebekah Weatherspoon

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lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

Sunset Springs by Kacen Callender

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hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Fit by Rebekah Weatherspoon

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lighthearted fast-paced