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154 reviews

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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

5.0

Think she might be the best book of the year!! 
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

Caleb’s writing never disappoints!! 
The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams

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funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

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challenging dark emotional sad 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

Young, Rich & Black: An Afterwards Novella by Nia Forrester

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Maame by Jessica George

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

One of my favourites this year!! I loved the themes and Maddie!! I felt as though Maddie was such a relatable and lovable character. Her struggles were real, and I enjoyed that she wasn't just magically better at the end but on the way to getting better. I also loved how the story was written; it reminded me of a TV show like Insecure or Fleabag, and it was so unique; I loved it!! 
The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Patience Is a Subtle Thief by Abi Ishola-Ayodeji

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adventurous dark emotional tense medium-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? Yes

4.0

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

Very cute romance!! loved the characters and the plot and everything was just so cute and wholesome!! 🥰🥰
A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

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challenging 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

5.0

I loved this book!!

Getting into the characters heads and the differences that they have in their lives was so compelling to read 🥰🥰. ALSO THAT ENDING 😭😭

Anyway, will be buying more from Ayobami now 💖💖
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