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Barda by Ngozi Ukazu
dark
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Apokolips is a terrible, harsh, place. Barda has to figure out what to fight for.
The Lumberjack's Dove: A Poem by GennaRose Nethercott
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A strange but beautiful tale of a woodcutter who loses his hand. Poetic, and filled with a sense of folklore and fairytale. I enjoyed all the truth in the rules of storytelling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Bless Our Pets: Poems of Gratitude for Our Animal Friends by Lee Bennett Hopkins
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz
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
5.0
Little dragon not good at normal dragon things. But he finds a new kind of golden hoard. Lovely art!
Impact Winter Season 2 by Travis Beacham
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a twist at the end! Another fantastic season. Sounds amazing, gripping story, flawed characters. Loved this follow up to Darcy and Hope's tale. Lots about trust and resilience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death, Gore, Violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story by Nicole Maines
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
I wasn't expecting the crossover with Galaxy, but it was such a natural fit. Even in an alien utopia, not everyone is comfortable with a trans alien who inherits the powers her sister expected. All about belonging and trust, and discovering what we want for our authentic selves.
Teen Titans: Starfire by Kami Garcia
adventurous
inspiring
fast-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 have been loving this series. It was great seeing some EDS rep with the main character Kori. I hope her powers don't "fix" her. Cyborg is also introduced in this one. I can't wait for the next book, Teen Titans Together!
I'm Glad for What I Have by Rachel Cruze
inspiring
fast-paced
3.0
Love the art. Was expecting a book about gratitude, maybe about Thanksgiving (based on the fall cover). Instead, discovered that the message is God fills us up.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
emotional
informative
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
5.0
An emotional book about the woman that served in Vietnam. Frankie had a lot of struggles both during and after the war. But there is healing and hope. I appreciated learning more about this other side of the war. Women can be heroes. Kristin Hannah did an excellent job showing all this through one woman's journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and War
Moderate: Miscarriage and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Drug abuse, Car accident, and Alcohol