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I Was Born for This by Alice Oseman

funny sad 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

4.75

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did; with Oseman's reputation being so strongly tied to the Heartstopper/Solitaire franchise, I was a little apprehensive about this. I didn't love the structure but that's a me thing rather than there being anything wrong with alternating chapters from two different POVs. This was a really good, insightful piece though and I'd actually recommend it very highly.

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

dark funny sad medium-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

3.75

Carol is a bitch. That is all.

Loveless by Alice Oseman

emotional funny reflective medium-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

3.75

This was an enjoyable book; Alice Oseman has done it again.

The People's Republic of Mancunia by Rik Jundi

3.0

ehh, it was fine, but not really my thing.

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg

slow-paced

2.75

I like the message but I absolutely loathe her style.

Solitaire by Alice Oseman

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

I see myself in Tori and it hits home just how easy it is to feel alone while surrounded by people

Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman

emotional funny sad fast-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

4.75

loved it. AO did it again.

This Winter by Alice Oseman

emotional funny sad medium-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

4.75

Love Alice Oseman, but this structure wasn't something I loved. Amazing story though so very good.

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The big thing that happens in this book is written so well. Alice Oseman is a genius.

Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

alice pls y u do dis