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How It All Ends by Emma Hunsinger
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Well done, but too much anxiety to be a fun read
Taxi Ghost by Sophie Escabasse
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Solid, but lacking the brilliance of Witches of Brooklyn
The Girl Who Kept the Castle by Ryan Graudin
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Doesn't cover any new territory, but it is a sweet feel-good story that I enjoyed reading.
Lunar Boy by Cin Wibowo, Jes Wibowo
5.0
Did you ever wonder, what if The Little Prince was set in a queer scifi graphic novel infused with Indonesian language and culture? If you haven't yet, you should. This has all the hallmarks of an award winner and is going to be the darling of many a committee unless I miss my mark.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
The Wonder Engine by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Fun read, but I'm mad because Brenner gets a redemption arc and nobody, not even the narrative, seems to notice!</spolier> Also it's a bit too straight. Still, a fun read. Would hand to anybody.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Gooseberry by Robin Gow
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Books with dogs make me cry. I wish the autistic representation felt more...representative? But everybody's experiences are diverse so I suppose the autistic author does find these experiences to be ones fae've had. I mostly jus wish this wasn't a foster kid book, because it feels very clear to me that that's the one experience that the author can't speak authentically to, and it shows.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Transphobia
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled from Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars by Jonathan Roth
5.0
Nonfiction with a great hook. Love it!
Basil & Dahlia: A Tragical Tale of Sinister Sweetness by Joy McCullough
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
If you can think of a more deliciously evil villain than someone who harvests children's tears, I think you're lying. This is a great read, especially recommend to kids who love lightly dark humor.