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50 reviews
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Hate crime, Rape, and Colonisation
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Game by Linsey Miller
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
adventurous
dark
medium-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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Torture, Toxic friendship, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Abortion, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Le Manifeste afro-décolonial: Le rêve oublié de la politique radicale noire by Norman Ajari
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
La volonté de changer: les hommes, la masculinité et l'amour by bell hooks
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Recitatif by Toni Morrison
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This feels like a support session for my younger self, loved it !
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.75
All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Knowing how the book ends in the first 15 to 20 pages is not a good look.