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197 reviews

Liar, Dreamer, Thief by Maria Dong

emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

This book sucked me in with the Kitchen Door World.  There were moments I wasn't sure where this was all leading.  But when it all started to come together, I actually sped up the reading.  I am a huge scaredy cat, so this was just enough mystery and intrigue.  I loved the writing.  
I also feel like the depiction of OCD and the feeling of loss of control was accurate.  I appreciate the representation.  

Master of Poisons by Andrea Hairston

adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

challenging emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.75

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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

4.75

I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones, Gilly Segal

emotional informative reflective tense 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? Yes

4.5

This book is a great intro to racism in youth.  The points of view bring light to subjects surrounding racism in communities.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Police brutality

The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

Whew!  This book was great!  The antagonist is someone you love to hate.  The protagonist starts out quiet and humble and grows exponentially through the book.  There are so many metaphors that correlate to our current society.  Anders give warnings through fiction.  
I have seen others that do not like the ending, but I think it ends perfectly with a point well made.   

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Content Warnings

Minor: Genocide

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense 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

5.0