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355 reviews
Three Keys by Kelly Yang
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deportation and Racism
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse by T. L. McBeth
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter by Aida Salazar
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed this book enough to warrant a 4/5 star rating, but I had trouble believing these kids were teenagers. The main character was kinda annoying always worrying about her mom.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Car accident, and Cancer
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
4.5
This book was not what I expected at all. I thought I had it figured out and then a twist happened!
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? N/A
5.0