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The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún, Vol. 12 – [.dear] Side Stories by Nagabe

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

It’s a slice of life type of story - a nice break from the heavy storyline so far! I’m looking forward to them baking that apple pie! 

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Nana, Vol. 2 by Ai Yazawa

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

Nana, Vol. 1 by Ai Yazawa

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

Came from the anime! Excited to discover details the show didn’t include. 

How Not to Fit In: An Unapologetic Guide to Navigating Autism and ADHD by Charlotte Mia, Jess Joy

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

I’m undiagnosed but this made me feel seem. 

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Is it a self help book without mentioning diets for weight loss? Either way, I’ll be nurturing my fixed mindset persona to growth minded. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

informative medium-paced

3.0

Is there a self help book on habits that’s not anti-fat? I’ll check out his templates, still. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia

Crazy Is My Superpower: How I Triumphed by Breaking Bones, Breaking Hearts, and Breaking the Rules by A.J. Mendez Brooks

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racial slurs

Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

5.0