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133 reviews

Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

4.0

Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

challenging dark emotional informative 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 Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases by Chloe O. Davis

medium-paced

5.0

Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins

adventurous inspiring fast-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

4.25

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

challenging informative reflective 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

3.5

Through Blood & Becoming by Rae Scott

informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

Loving Eve by Brittany E. Johnson

informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts

emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

adventurous informative fast-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

4.0

Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

dark informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0