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Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Spinning by Tillie Walden

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

Taproot by Keezy Young

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Transphobia, Violence

Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry

Alice Isn't Dead by Joseph Fink

dark mysterious reflective tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

2.75

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent