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Poūkahangatus by Tayi Tibble

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reflective fast-paced

3.25

The Twilight poem made me chuckle. Many of the poems were not written for "me" but it was re lly interesting to read and try to put myself in another's shoes. 

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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challenging emotional informative reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

A classic that I shouldn't have put off reading. Interesting read. 
Your Driver Is Waiting by Priya Guns

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dark medium-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? It's complicated

3.25

A bit of a wild ride. More spicy scenes than I care for. Interesting story.
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

Growing up in an oilfield town, I could definitely relate to some of this story. Being a collection of comics it kind of jumped around a bit and didn't flow as well as I wish it had.
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord

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funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.75

A sweet, romantical YA story. Fairly predictable, but also fun. 
Beth and Amy by Virginia Kantra

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

3.75

An interesting take on classic characters. Fairly predictable story, but a quick enjoyable read. 
Northwest Resistance by katherena vermette

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

4.25

Few mords, many emotions
Red River Resistance by katherena vermette

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challenging informative reflective 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

4.25

Few words, big feelings.
Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra

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lighthearted 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

3.75

I enjoyed this retelling, modernized, added to, story of Little Women. There was more sex than I feel was necessary, but whatever. 
Pemmican Wars by katherena vermette

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challenging reflective fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

In a very short graphic novel the writer was able to make me feel many emotions.