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Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
i liked this more than my average read but it took me a long time to get into because the first half of the book felt so similar to “one of us is next” by karen mcmanus. i liked the allegorical elements, and appreciated the commentary the book was making about race relations. however, the writing felt a little awkward at times, even for YA fiction.
Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia by Peter Pomerantsev
3.5
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
4.0
i thought this book was fairly mediocre until i finished it and read the author's note at the end. that changed my whole perspective of the book. however, i wouldn't recommend reading the author's note until after you've finished the book.