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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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dark fast-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

5.0

I loved how this book showcased the minds of serial killers

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

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dark emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

I'm crying about this book at 12:30 AM and if that doesn't say enough, I don't know how to explain how important and meaningful this book was for me. I cried with Fern, I screamed with Fern, I dreamt with Fern - all of the girls really. My heart aches for them because they are real, they exist, they are out there mourning a choice they didn't get to make.

It took me a long time to come back to Grady Hendrix after Horrorstör but I'm glad I did.

The Journey by Francesca Sanna

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adventurous hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

A great book for teaching children about immigration!

While We're Young by K.L. Walther

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

While I really loved this book, I felt there was a lot left unresolved at the end. I also feel like the principal rivalry should have been explored more. Loved the Ferris Bueller's Day Off cameo.

When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao

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emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced