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Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

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dark emotional funny hopeful informative 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

3.5

The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

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dark emotional funny reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

Manifesto: On Never Giving Up by Bernardine Evaristo

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funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

Revenge of the Scapegoat by Caren Beilin

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challenging dark funny reflective 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

3.5

Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades

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emotional funny hopeful informative reflective 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

Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho

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dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.5

Dreaming of You by Melissa Lozada-Oliva

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dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad 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

3.0

The Copenhagen Trilogy: Childhood; Youth; Dependency by Tove Ditlevsen

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dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

These Precious Days by Ann Patchett

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

4.5

You Never Get It Back by Cara Blue Adams

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dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

5.0