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The Sound of Children Screaming by Rachael K. Jones
challenging
dark
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mass/school shootings
On the Fox Roads by Nghi Vo
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Fun, little story. Not completely my style. Feels very western movie.
The Mausoleum's Children by Aliette de Bodard
5.0
So much world building and mystery in so little worlds.
Rose/House by Arkady Martine
challenging
dark
slow-paced
2.0
Just not my kind of story. Didn't connect with the characters, and am not a fan of detective stories anyway.
Better Living Through Algorithms by Naomi Kritzer
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.25
Very enjoyable, loved the taking cats.
Life Does Not Allow Us to Meet by He Xi
challenging
dark
medium-paced
1.5
Too much science lesson for a shorter story like this. Very moralistic too, in a, very spelles out way.
Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vo
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This is such a lovely story. I really recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Domestic abuse, Violence, Death of parent