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Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Colonisation, War
Minor: Death, Racism, Classism
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Minor: Addiction, Sexual assault, Death of parent
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent
Who I Was with Her by Nita Tyndall
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Death, Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Homophobia
Du und ich und die Schwalben by Katerina Silvanova, Elena Malisova
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcoholism
Du und ich und der Sommer by Katerina Silvanova, Elena Malisova
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Antisemitism