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The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
dark
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am shocked by how much I liked this book, considering how utterly unlikable the protagonist is. It was actually eye-opening in terms of showing how easy it is to slide into dominant-culture-focused thinking about minority-culture content, and how some prejudice is lurking just below the surface.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, Xenophobia, Grief, Cultural appropriation, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out by Shannon Reed
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail