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The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity by Nicholas Day

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informative medium-paced

4.25

A truly fascinating read about the now-famous piece of artwork that went missing under everyone’s noses. I didn’t know how petty artists could be…
Ex-Yakuza and Stray Kitten Vol. 2 by Riddle Kamimura

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Flowers in the Gutter by K.R. Gaddy

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challenging emotional informative sad medium-paced

3.75

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Yuzu the Pet Vet, Volume 1 by Mingo Ito

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challenging emotional funny 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

Yuzu makes new fluffy friends and learns to navigate grief, bullying, chronic illness, and animal care. This manga is both heartbreaking and adorable. Be warned.  
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Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson

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emotional funny mysterious 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

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Magical Boy, Volume 2 by The Kao

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adventurous challenging emotional reflective 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

4.5

Great follow-up to Magical Boy, Vol. 1. I would just say the same thing
I said in my review for vol. 1, sometimes the text boxes and font were hard to follow and read. This is a needed and beautiful graphic novel. 
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Be Gay, Do Comics by Matt Bors, Sarah Mirk, Eleri Harris

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emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

3.75

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Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly

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adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring 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

4.75

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The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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

Good read alike for A Spoonful of Time by Flora Ahn.
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Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor

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

4.25

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