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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Entre la Miel y el Fuego by Deyci Carrillo Lopez

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Such a beautiful collection of poetry. Layered in the best way. An exploration of so many themes that so many folks can relate to. 
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H

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reflective medium-paced

4.75

Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

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dark 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

4.5

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

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hopeful inspiring reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book so much. I found myself want to give Felix a huge hug. I loved the nuance exploration of Felix’s identity, relationships, and journey to self and romantic love.