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183 reviews

Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

3.25

The whole post apocalyptic theme and world was very intriguing concept. I listened to the audio and it was really hard to get into the characters Beth voice but also it jumped around a lot. I had to read a synopsis along side to know who was who and follow along. It was very chaotic on whose character I was reading about. 

Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future by Jason Stanley

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.25

Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

3.5

Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I've always had the feeling that something can be done with the state of America. He comes with facts and actionable ways to get change to happen. It left me hopeful and more knowledgeable. 

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

adventurous lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

Rental Person Who Does Nothing: A Memoir by Shoji Morimoto

funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.0

So many books push this narrative of needing to do more be more especially in a society that can be all about money but there's plenty of ways Shoji explains we have value. Us merely existing is value enough. Uts a whole read with no pressure to be grand. 

When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional 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

5.0

This was definitely an emotional read especially reading after Poppy Wars. I Loved the writing style and each of the characters. They're were points that it dragged but then again it's a scholarly novel. I loved listening to the audiobook. Apparently this has footnotes and I'm guessing the women that read was reading those so it was a nice breakage to hear her explain further. 
I definitely cried for my favorite character

Ramy

and I wish more happened to

Letty

and I hope to continue

Victoire

story!! 

The Art of War: The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life by Sun Tzu

informative slow-paced

3.0