julia_gh's reviews
101 reviews

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

It was really repetitive and also I read it for school and ran out of time

I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

challenging dark informative reflective sad 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

4.5

I’m really bad at following graphic novels so I was a bit confused about the plot but that’s just me. Highly reccomend especially for people looking to learn more about police brutality at a younger age

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

funny inspiring lighthearted slow-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? Yes

4.0

Jasmine Guillory romances are top tier. I hate sour cream tho

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade

emotional funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

Would die for them. The fatphobia convos are done so well and their romance is beautiful 

Steelstriker by Marie Lu

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Great book but really excruciatingly dark. 

Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

✨gay✨

Lucy by Jamaica Kincaid

sad slow-paced

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

3.5

Read it for school but enjoyed it more than other books i’ve read for school

Wings of Ebony by J. Elle

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

3.75