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215 reviews

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

adventurous mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Wahala by Nikki May

emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Bright by Duanwad Pimwana

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

Dekada '70 (Ang Orihinal at Kumpletong Edisyon) by Lualhati Bautista

informative inspiring reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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

4.0

Lest We Find Gold by Melanie Schwapp

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Alcoholism

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

Butter Honey Pig Bread by francesca ekwuyasi

dark reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape and Death of parent

Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos by Lucy Knisley

funny hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

Ang Pambihirang Babaeng Hindi Umuupo / The Extraordinary Woman who Never Sits Down by Russell Molina

inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.5

12:01 by Kajo Baldisimo, Russell Molina

dark hopeful sad tense fast-paced

4.0