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425 reviews

Cicada by Shaun Tan

funny reflective sad 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? No

5.0

Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.25

The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar

adventurous emotional 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? No

5.0

Recognizing the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative by Isabella Hammad

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

Olivia Goes to Venice by Ian Falconer

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Gender Queer: A Memoir Deluxe Edition by Maia Kobabe

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

Not in a historical fiction mood/ too many others to read

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Private Revolutions: Four Women Face China's New Social Order by Yuan Yang

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

4.75