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The Cybernetic Tea Shop by Meredith Katz

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Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Surprisingly delightful, the Cybernetic Tea Shop is a sweet and quiet asexual lesbian love story between Clara, a human technician and Sal, a sentient robot.

Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall

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5.0

“In her searing collection of essays, Mikki Kendall takes aim at the legitimacy of the modern feminist movement arguing that it has chronically failed to address the needs of all but a few women. Drawing on her own experiences with hunger, violence, and hypersexualization, along with incisive commentary on politics, pop culture, the stigma of mental health, and more, Hood Feminism delivers an irrefutable indictment of a movement in flux. An unforgettable debut, Kendall has written a ferocious clarion call to all would-be feminists to live out the true mandate of the movement in thought and in deed.”

The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

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

4.0

Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation by Hannah Gadsby

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5.0

Quiet Part Loud by Mac Rogers and Clay McLeod Chapman by

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Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Hilarious, satirical paired perfectly with delightful illustrations. Great for most ages. I would recommend this to anyone seeking a gateway book to reading graphic novels.

Aviva vs the Dybbuk by Mari Lowe

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5.0

While set in a specific religious community the message and experience is universal. The characters come alive immediately in the reader's mind and even if you are entirely unfamiliar with Jewish traditions, the story is relatable in any culture. The fully fleshed-out characters are drawn lovingly and sensitively. Events move swiftly, creating a fast-paced narrative counterpointed by the slow, exquisite revelation of Aviva’s situation.

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

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