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332 reviews
The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 66%.
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Did not finish book. Stopped at 66%.
I definitely learned from this book and feel like I’m coming away from it with a better understanding of the role of a caste system in American society and the implications of that. I ended up deciding not to finish the book because it started to delve into anecdote after anecdote regarding specific instances of oppression and/or the elements of a caste system, which became a less effective teaching tool. I’m personally not needing convincing of the atrocities inflicted upon the non-white people, most severely the Black community - which I think is the only real purpose going that heavy on anecdotal evidence can do. I was looking for more of the initial portion - the education on caste, which perhaps is found in the non “adapted for young adult readers” version. This all being said, I think it’s very valuable content and I would recommend it, particularly for people who are coming from relative unknowing regarding systemic oppression in the US. I particularly found the discussion on the origins of the concept of race as well as racism vs casteism informative!
Graphic: Murder, Torture, and Racism
Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.25
With Any Luck by Ashley Poston
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Rosie and The Dreamboat by Sally Thorne
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5