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Love in the Big City by Sang Young Park
emotional
funny
- 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
3.5
We Do This 'til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice by Mariame Kaba
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Shelter in Place by Alexander Maksik
challenging
emotional
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
emotional
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
4.5
Vladimir by Julia May Jonas
tense
medium-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
3.0
Labyrinth of a Melaninated Being: A Collection of Poems by Poetik
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5