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46 reviews
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Suicide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Rape, and Sexual assault
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow wow wow. I just finished the book & have no words. Truly captivating & deeply challenges the normalized/internalized constructions of gender & sexuality. Brb going to just sit and think about this book for the next five days.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape
A Handful of Earth, a Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia Butler by Lynell George
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated