rachreadshella's reviews
89 reviews

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Violence, and Rape

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Patricia McCormick, Malala Yousafzai

5.0

Inheritance by Elizabeth Acevedo

5.0

A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional inspiring 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

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Sula by Toni Morrison

4.0

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

4.0

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

3.75

Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in Black and White America by Julia Lee

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective

4.0