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Love in Shadow: The Narrative of East Asian Mother - Daughter Relationship in Contemporary Films by Manshu Liu
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Much Ado about Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was so good omg I loved learning more about marriage practices in desi and Muslim communities.
The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
4.0
A lovely novella of how a cat brings joy to a couple, and the struggle with finding an affordable place to live in Japan.
After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz
3.0
really interesting historical retelling of sapphic women in europe. my one problem is i didn't like how it was structured
Losing the Plot by Derek Owusu
3.0
a portrayal of a Ghanaian mother and son's relationship i found ti to be very heart warming. However i wasn't the biggest fan of the writing style and the use of footnotes whilst clever drew me out of the reading experience
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
5.0
i love the way casey mcquiston writes well rounded characters to the point that the side characters are well rounded