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152 reviews
The Overstory by Richard Powers
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Ableism, and Police brutality
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
Truly stunning watercolor illustrations and a message to inspire. May we rise to meet the challenge this book gives.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love this book. I read the Wayfarers series, but to be this is better. Beautiful descriptions, fascinating premise, philosophical and spiritually nourishing. Stunning.
PET by Akwaeke Emezi
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Rape, Violence, and Sexual violence
Natural Selection by Malinda Lo
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Alcohol, Violence, Transphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Child death
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, War, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Strange Grace by Tessa Gratton
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death, and Transphobia
Moderate: Abandonment, Child death, and Death of parent