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Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

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adventurous dark emotional reflective 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

Sex with Shakespeare: Here's Much to Do with Pain, but More with Love by Jillian Keenan

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challenging funny informative fast-paced

4.75

My love of Shakespeare drove me to pick this up and it did not disappoint however, it’s so much more! I learned things, I enjoyed things, it made me mad and happy! It was a journey!
The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H

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emotional inspiring fast-paced

3.75

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

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

5.0

Such a beautiful story!!!
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

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4.0

Adventures in Bodily Autonomy: Exploring Reproductive Rights in Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror by Raven Belasco

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

4.75

This collection of short stories is wonderful. The editor tapped into some wonderful talent and I have found some new authors to follow. There were 2 stories I did not enjoy and 2 that were mediocre for me. I enjoyed meeting all the new characters and seeing how each author approached the theme. I highly recommend this book!
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

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

4.25

This is a perfect beach/summer/vacation read. I thought it was cleverly written and funny. I enjoyed the story and the characters.
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel

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challenging dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced

5.0

I knew the story from the musical first, but reading the graphic novel was heartbreaking. The talent to tell the story through the trauma she’s been through is incredible.
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Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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

4.75

I really enjoyed this first part of the trilogy. I’m excited to read more.