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Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules by Steven James

informative medium-paced

4.5

Flamer by Mike Curato

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

Queer Chameleon and Friends by Amee Wilson

informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Hi Honey, I'm Homo! by Matt Baume

informative medium-paced

4.0

Translation State by Ann Leckie

adventurous 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

Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood by Maureen Ryan

dark informative medium-paced

4.0

Chef's Choice by TJ Alexander

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

So lovely! TJ tosses so many tropes together to make a delicious charcuterie plate of fun and romance. Wonderful story, engaging characters, and just enough silliness to keep the charm rating high!

Destination Unknown by Bill Konigsberg

emotional hopeful 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

4.5

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

adventurous emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense 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

5.0

If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch

hopeful 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? Yes

4.5