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37 reviews

We Had a Little Real Estate Problem: The Unheralded Story of Native Americans & Comedy by Kliph Nesteroff

challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

I saw this book suggested during Native American Heritage month so I put it on hold. I thought it was memoir and it def was not. It's great storytelling of the history of Native American stand up comedians on American and Canada. I learned so much about the struggles Native Americans have faced but also how communities can heal through supporting one another and lifting each other up. Also this book was a reminder of how important representation can be.

Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

This book really reminded of how interconnected the struggles are of marginalized folks around the globe. 

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Another flawless book from Sanderson. He truly is a master of his craft. I can't wait to see how the next book goes! 

My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson

adventurous emotional hopeful informative 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

Great storytelling! I had been meaning to read a book placed during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and I am so glad it was this book. I loved how the author interwove real people with the fictional characters in a realistic way. This book exposed me to a setting (1980s NYC) and character (flamboyant gay black man) that I don't read often. I always love learning new things and being entertained while I learn so yeah def a great book! I was also impressed that this book covered serious and dark concepts but left me feeling hopeful overall. 

Touched by Walter Mosley

mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

The only reason I finished this book was because it was only 3 hours as an audiobook. And I am behind in reaching my reading goal. I didn't like the themes of how masculinity was presented in the book.

The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

dark emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

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

5.0

Amazingly written and interesting twist on a typical myth.

If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery

dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

5.0

Great storytelling!

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

This is a book that's outside of my current reading genre but I am so glad I stuck with it! I love the magical realism of it and the lyrically writing. It's a romance but also a story about trust, trauma, identity, and others. I really enjoyed it!

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

This book was amazing..Brandon Sanderson really knows now to write the fantasy genre! The character development was amazing and how every fit together at the end was chefs kiss! I can't wait to read more of his work!

Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book. I feel like the author was ambitious but did a great job in getting their themes and message to the reader in an interesting science fiction setting.