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62 reviews

Expert In All Styles by I. O Echeruo

challenging emotional funny reflective tense 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

The Brevity of Beautiful Things by Nnamdi Ehirim

emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

So the Path Does Not Die by Pede Hollist

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, and War

When the Sky is Ready The Stars Will Appear by E.C. Osondu

adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.5

The law is an ass by Niran adedokun

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Mental illness, Police brutality, Grief, and Death of parent

Truth is a Flightless Bird by Akbar Hussain

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• 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

Mother Country by Etaf Rum

dark emotional reflective sad fast-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

4.75

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.75

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

challenging emotional reflective relaxing medium-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

4.75

Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Abortion, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment