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256 reviews

Flowers of Fire by Hawon Jung

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

very insightful and well researched. it is so important that this book exists. i hope it’ll be translated to korean one day! solidarity to all koreans of all genders who’ve fallen victim to discrimination, sexual violence and have been silenced. 모든 사람들이 중요하고 항상 응원할게요!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, Homophobia, Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Rape, and Transphobia

Maame by Jessica George

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense slow-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

one of the best female protagonists i’ve ever read wow books like this make you wonder when’s the next time you’ll read a book this good

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

The Pachinko Parlour by Elisa Shua Dusapin

adventurous informative lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Arrangements in Blue: Notes on Love and Making a Life by Amy Key

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri

inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

3.25

Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro

adventurous challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-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? No

3.5

Sex and Lies by Leïla Slimani

challenging dark emotional informative sad fast-paced

3.25

Family Meal by Bryan Washington

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Police brutality, and Sexual content