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101 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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challenging dark emotional medium-paced

4.25

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi

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adventurous emotional funny 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

5.0

No one writes desperate, heart-wrenching, angsty, slow-burning enemies-to-lovers the way Tahereh clearly can. I felt so pulled along by a certain pair, adoring every chapter filled with their lovingly endless banter until the very end. Absolutely adorable and stunning read. Great extension to the first book. Can’t wait to see where book 3 takes Alizeh’s journey next. 

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The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

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adventurous emotional funny tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The only reason it’s not 5/5 is because the middle was very slow/dry. The ending had me literally at the edge of my seat, locked in and committed. I haven’t read such a roller coaster of a third act is so long, this was unbelievably refreshing. 
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

4.75

The Cancer Journals by Audre Lorde

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

Jameela Green Ruins Everything by Zarqa Nawaz

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dark funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75