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140 reviews

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

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Passing by Nella Larsen

challenging emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5