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The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This was so interesting! All of the chapters exist sort of as their own entities, they’re chapters but like poems almost. Or like flash fiction. liked the way the writing flowed. By the end, I wanted more, but the end was still satisfying.
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
I loved this one, about as much as Legends and Lattes. Still very cozy fantasy, but with a bit of magical fighting involved, which I didn’t mind. The characters are all unique and crystal clear in my mind, as is the place. I wish I could go there, visit Thistleburr and Sea-song. I wonder if Maylee would make gluten free goodies too :)
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead
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challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse
Islands of Decolonial Love: Stories & Songs by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Interesting, I connected to certain parts more than others. Some of the language is really beautiful, I think the poems were my favourites. I think I could spend more time with this and get more out of it, it’s very nuanced. As usual though, I like Simpson’s thoughts.