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48 reviews

I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 53%.
I loved the vulnerability of this book, but I've been in therapy for 8+ years so it felt like reading transcripts out of a Therapy 101 book.
Another Word for Love: A Memoir by Carvell Wallace

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

4.75

I felt deeply present and unbearably human reading this book. Gorgeous.
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That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

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

3.75

I love seeing Black fantasy characters who speak like Black people! Great dialogue. Relationships could've used more fleshing out...it was all quite rushed but that seems to be common for romance.
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We Came to Welcome You by Vincent Tirado

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Did not finish book.
Too slow.
The Coin by Yasmin Zaher

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 54%.
Couldn't be convinced to care about the character's story even though she's very complicated herself.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

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

4.75

Collins remains one of the greatest dystopian writers of our generation. Couldn't put this down from start to finish.
Sugar, Baby by Celine Saintclare

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emotional lighthearted reflective sad 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? Yes

4.25

a fantastic debut novel. a Black sugar baby with religious trauma is such a great concept and it's pulled off with nuance and without shame. the writing style is one I had to warm up to, by now I can't wait to read anything else this author writes.
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Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-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

3.75

stunning, but some parts felt like they moved too fast, while others moved too slowly. mostly it was enjoyable to read and I'm pleased with this conclusion!
Loving Corrections by adrienne maree brown

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

I went into reading this book kind of wanting to be told how to correct those who wrong me, and I was lovingly corrected on that mindset throughout. it's not a self-help book in the slightest. I finished it with more questions, but in a way I'm so grateful for. I have a lot to lovingly correct myself on before (while?) I focus on how to turn that outwards. grateful for this!
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

One of the most enjoyable books I've read in years. Simply easy, relatable, sweet, and captivating.