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Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader by Herminia Ibarra

reflective medium-paced

2.75

could’ve been a listicle. I know I’m not the target audience here but I digress 

Beloved by Toni Morrison

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-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? Yes

4.0

Nevada by Imogen Binnie

funny informative reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

I feel like this was really valuable for folks 10 years ago and it still holds some water today but oh man I wish there was more of it lol 

Phantom of the Paradise by Bjarne Rostaing

dark funny tense fast-paced

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

2.25

they didn’t even mess up his voice!!! what!!! whys he a sigma male teenager from maine!!!!!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Ableism, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape

Poems by Emily Dickinson, Three Series, Complete by Emily Dickinson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Just Kids by Patti Smith

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

The Fairy Bible: The Definitive Guide to the World of Fairies by Teresa Moorey

lighthearted slow-paced

3.0

Jade City by Fonda Lee

adventurous dark funny tense 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

4.25

Dracula Daily by Bram Stoker

dark emotional inspiring tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

god I love contemporary storytelling methods