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The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Abolish Get Out remakes. Please. I’m begging.
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
This was a frustrating read—the author’s essay at the end of the book about how she wrote it made me enjoy it more. The Ghanian setting and the main character’s story of understanding her own worth apart from a man were compelling. I also appreciated Evelyn’s character and her emotional honesty at the end.
All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book feels like it told the truth about the realities of life—more specifically adulthood. When work becomes more mundane. Death becomes more common. And the questions get bigger and more difficult to face. And you look across the room at your family holding everything that’s shaped you all along the way.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book left me catching my breath after. A wide array of characters, but really it’s the story of siblings and their unrelenting love for one another. And giving one another the freedom to be themselves.