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513 reviews

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

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challenging dark reflective slow-paced

3.0

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

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dark emotional slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward

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dark mysterious fast-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

1.5

The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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

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funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

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mysterious reflective slow-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

2.5

Lone Women by Victor LaValle

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adventurous challenging dark tense 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? Yes

4.5

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