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The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older

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lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

Exactly as advertised - a cozy murder mystery with a sapphic romance. 
The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

3.75

God Is a Black Woman by Christena Cleveland

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challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

An autobiography, an informational tour of the Black Madonnas of France and a gentle but powerful exploration of the Black Divine Feminine 
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The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
The first section was enlightening and scientific. I learned a lot. I felt like I learned what I needed to, then didn't need the tips and tricks in the rest. Still a good book.
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers

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challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-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? No

4.75

Another peaceful little story to explore deep philosophical concepts
Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys: A Native American Expression of the Jesus Way by Richard Twiss

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 23%.
This was so good, but it is a doctoral thesis, and I didn't want to read anything else academic while I was finishing my own degree.
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 29%.
Just not the right time to read this book
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

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adventurous 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

3.75

The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris

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reflective relaxing slow-paced
I honestly don't know how this book was so perfect for me. A married protestant poet discovering monastic life is everything I'm interested in rn.