zire_'s reviews
5 reviews

Rationalizations to Live by by Henry Beard

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.75

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi-Ndiritu

informative reflective tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

I loved the story and I think many African readers from Conservative homes will relate to Soila and will fall for Akhenaten, because he is a vision of everything Africa is, is not and fights to both be and not be. However, Soila is also very childish in her thinking and never seems to outgrow her thoughts despite her mature actions in caring for her mother and being a filial daughter.

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0