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The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

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3.0

Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

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dark emotional inspiring sad medium-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? Yes

5.0

We Were Girls Once by Aiwanose Odafen

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emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Odafen depicts the complexity of national ethnic identity through the lense of friendship. We Were Girls Once is full of honest and nuanced political observations on post independence Nigeria, the UK & the US. A story full of tragedy, love, trauma, hope and loss. Odafen also includes incredible commentary on religion, feminism and classis. 5 ⭐️
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Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

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dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is my first time reading any of Emezi's works & I was thoroughly impressed by their prose. They effortlessly and lyrically critiqued society's wish to turn a blind eye on atrocities with the illogical hope that if we don't acknowledge them that they will disappear. 10/10 - 5⭐️

Open Minded by Chloe Seager

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3.0

The Spare Room by Laura Starkey

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4.0

Love and Other Scams by Philip Ellis

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3.5

Funny Story by Emily Henry

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5.0