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Babel by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
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
5.0
The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The St. Ambrose School for Girls by Jessica Ward
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Trigger warning: suicide. Mental health, bullying. This ya packs a slow burning punch. What started out as a very complicated window on Sarah’s struggle with mental health, turns into a uniquely powerful portrayal of friendship. As someone with severe depression it was refreshing to see a character who is learning to deal with her illness in a very real way, and also grow to not have it her fill identity. Loved the 90s setting and the truth that mental health and LGBTQ students were not treated well.
The World We Make by N.K. Jemisin
adventurous
dark
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? No
5.0
The Guest by Emma Cline
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Play the Fool by Lina Chern
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Going Dark by Melissa de la Cruz
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0