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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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dark funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

I don't know what people were talking about when they said this book was 'just fine' because I thought this book was great! Perhaps it helps to realign your expectations - don't go in thinking this is going to be a thriller or about serial killing - most of the killing happens off the page. It's more about family dynamics and is oddly satirical. The short chapters really help you read it fast and I really liked what the book had to say and how it was said.

The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong -Mo

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was alright - went a little darker than I thought it would. Overall though, felt like it had something missing. Good writing though. 

a more detailed review will come soon enough i hope. 
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian

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

3.5

the characters were adorable and just warmed my heart but the plot I found lacking. if you are to read the book, check out the audiobook whose narrator was EXCEPTIONAL. 
Writers & Lovers by Lily King

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emotional lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

Intimations by Zadie Smith

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hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.5

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

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

3.0

Phoolsunghi by Pandey Kapil

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emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced

4.0

plotty, short and well paced - and oooo, the drama! more thoughts soon, but this is all i have to say for now.

Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman

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dark emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.5

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

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

4.5