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105 reviews
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.75
Nnedi Okorafor did it again. This is cute and fun YA fantasy about kids learning magic, and it's also about generational trauma and growing up disabled in a society that treats you as disposable. Okorafor always speaks on 10 levels at once, and even the few times she misses her swings still pack a punch.
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.75
True Biz by Sara Nović
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
From a CoDA, this is the first book I recommend anyone read if they want to learn ASL or wants to learn about Deaf culture. Deaf experiences are so rare in media, but I felt so seen and understood by this book.
Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
5.0
One of the most important pieces of climate fiction in the 21st century.
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
challenging
dark
informative
medium-paced
4.5
Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity by Julia Serano
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
An invaluable resource for any trans woman. Serano's perspectives are vital and important when dealing with trans life in a cis public, but some of her analysis of power dynamics in queer spaces (especially amongst different kinds of genderqueer folks) is a bit lacking.