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We Are Not Like Them by Jo Piazza, Christine Pride
challenging
emotional
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Police brutality, Grief
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Stalking, Death of parent
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Grief
Moderate: Sexual assault, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
The Turnout by Megan Abbott
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Murder
Minor: Car accident
The Cabinet by Un-su Kim
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
emotional
inspiring
reflective
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt