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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

All the stars. One of the best books i’ve ever read.

Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark

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adventurous emotional inspiring sad 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? No

5.0

This such was an impactful read. I’m impressed how much it was able to pack into such a short story. So much plot but lots of emotion, on top of being smart and making me think. Its themes around hate and generational trauma were incredibly powerful.

Betty by Tiffany McDaniel

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

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emotional inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

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adventurous fast-paced

5.0