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The World We Make by N.K. Jemisin

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adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

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

4.5

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

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emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

I love a book with bits. There were a few character bits that kept being repeated and I was laughing every time. Also, this has a quality chaos character.

Venom & Vow by Elliott McLemore, Anna-Marie McLemore

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved the representation and the world. Castles that magically shift according to the royalty’s whims? Luminous foxes that are befriended by shoes? A monastery for trans people? A world built with mobility aids in mind? Yes please! I love the way this book distinguishes between acceptance despite transness and acceptance regardless of transness. And the nuance and contradictions of chronic pain. I found the characters lovable and they get a happy ending. I’m not usually a YA person, but sometimes reading queer YA really heals my inner queer kid that never truly got to exist.

Gloam by Lily Mayne

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced