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286 reviews

American Cult by

challenging dark informative medium-paced

3.25

Cunk on Everything: The Encyclopedia Philomena by Jason Hazeley, Philomena Cunk, Joel Morris

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tọlá Okogwu

adventurous mysterious 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? No

5.0

Those Who Saw the Sun: African American Oral Histories from the Jim Crow South by Jaha Nailah Avery

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic by Sonja Thomas, Lilly Workneh, Jestine Ware, CaShawn Thompson, Diana Odero

adventurous informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VanderMeer

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters & Mythos from Around the World by Rachel Quinney

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Angels Before Man by Rafael Nicolás

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous reflective 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

4.5

Junia, the Book Mule of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

adventurous funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

5.0