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44 reviews

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Medical content, and Infidelity

Moderate: Miscarriage

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book is so wonderfully atmospheric and well done. Daphne Du Maurier’s prose really shines in this book and I found myself so intrigued by the mystery at the center of the story. It is truly wonderful and I cannot recommend it more. 

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

This was a re-read for me since it was a childhood favorite. It holds up really well and is enjoyable both for young adult and adult audiences. Peeta is a forever book boyfriend and Katniss, although “damaged,” is so lovable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, War, Death, Child death, and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent

The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be by Shannon Gibney

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

5.0

This may be the best book I have ever read. So short but packs such a great punch. I can’t recommend it more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Grief

Minor: Abortion

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab by Priya Huq

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Hate crime, and Islamophobia

Melissa by Alex Gino

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? N/A

5.0

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Terminal illness

Minor: Miscarriage