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29 reviews

Death of a Bookseller by Alice Slater

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I loved the buildup of suspense but it fell flat at the end. This was a definitely a step out of my comfort zone as well so perhaps that’s why I feel dissatisfied with the ending. But! I still enjoyed the read. 

The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson
Did not finish book.

I don’t know what it is. I can never finish a book by this man. 

If You'll Have Me by Eunnie

emotional inspiring 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? No

5.0

The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.75

A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark

adventurous informative tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

emotional hopeful mysterious sad 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? No

3.0

The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton

challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

She ate this one up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Murder, Racial slurs, and Racism

Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog, Vol. 2: Murder by Another Name by Rodney Barnes

dark tense

2.0

Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog, Vol. 1: The Fire Next Time by Rodney Barnes

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child death, and Body horror

Moderate: Grief