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797 reviews

High School by Tegan Quin, Sara Quin

dark emotional lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

The Scapegracers by H.A. Clarke

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

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

4.5

Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

I literally cried

homecoming invite

. Lots of acceptance. Sometimes it takes a few tries, but I love that we get it from family and friends. And I love that side characters also get their moments of acceptance. I like how some characters just existing helps other characters understand themselves better. Love it!

The Big Dark Sky by Dean Koontz

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

The Terminal List by Jack Carr

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I Never Liked You Anyway by Jordan Kurella

5.0

Doors of Sleep by Tim Pratt

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders

medium-paced

4.5

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Choir Boy by Charlie Jane Anders

challenging emotional 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

4.5

There is a refreshing joy in Berry's very specific desire that refuses to map onto any set script. Every other character is twisted into knots trying to understand Berry's choices, but the desire to continue to sing in the treble tones of a choir boy remains. I love that the author inscribed the final words of the book when she signed it.