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455 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

challenging dark medium-paced

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

5.0

The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman

5.0

Jamie by L.D. Lapinski

adventurous mysterious tense 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

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

One in a Hundred Thousand by Linni Ingemundsen

challenging reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

The Incredible Freedom Machines by Kirli Saunders, Matt Ottley

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Growing Up Wiradjuri by Anita Heiss

hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Tadpole's Promise by Jeanne Willis

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

Becoming by Michelle Obama

emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5