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71 reviews
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
As sweet as sweet can be. Tova and Marcellus captured my attention and my heart right away. I was less enamored with Cameron and struggled to understand why everybody else was. His character could have been better developed. Overall, I adored it. Clever and emotional and delightfully delivered.
We Will Not Cancel Us: And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice by adrienne maree brown
4.0
A poetic, earnest message about the urgency with which we need each other in movements.
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
funny
sad
3.75
Funny, lovely, tender, and wholehearted. Meaningful without being completely gut-wrenching. A good book to snuggle up with and get lost in without getting emotionally wrecked.
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
3.0
This was a quick, enticing read. At times, connections between characters seemed rushed and underdeveloped. It was challenging to get through at points because I was anxious for April the entire time.
True Biz by Sara Nović
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
I adored this book. I'm humbled and grateful by how much I learned about the deaf community. Novic writes with such artistry and tenderness. She holds the violence, wonder, and nuance of cure magnificently.
The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
4.75
I adored this book. It dragged on a bit too long, but I think that may have been part of the intention? To feel the almost tedious anxiety and struggle that Benny and Annabelle feel in their daily life. Occasionally, the format threw me off. I think the premise is genius though, and it really made me think differently about grief, trauma, and mental illness. Fabulous character development and gorgeous writing.