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120 reviews

A Philosophy of Walking by Frédéric Gros

adventurous challenging funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

A Merry Little Meet Cute by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy

funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy

adventurous dark informative mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

The Roman Empire and the New Testament: An Essential Guide by Warren Carter

informative fast-paced

3.0

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

challenging emotional 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

Drinking from Graveyard Wells: Stories by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu

adventurous funny informative mysterious reflective 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

5.0

Metamorphosis: Climate Fiction for a Better Future by Grist

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring 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

4.25

The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker

challenging informative reflective tense fast-paced

4.5