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The Humans by Stephen Karam
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A solid exploration of the human experience.
Love Poems for Anxious People by John Kenney
funny
fast-paced
2.0
Not what I expected, and not great, but not terrible. A quick read.
Ain't Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Our Dining Table by Mita Ori
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was adorable, but the romantic relationship between Yutaka and Minoru seemed to come out of nowhere and I wish it got to develop more.
Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey Vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I LOVE books that follow “artists journeys” so I had high hopes for this one and it definitely met them all. Higashimura’s illustrations and storytelling come together beautifully to tell an engaging memoir!
Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales by Melanie Gillman
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
I loved the intention of this book, but the endings of many of the stories felt incomplete. However, it is definitely one of my new favorite graphic novels—the illustrations are spectacular. I'd recommend.
The Sex Myth: The Gap Between Our Fantasies and Reality by Rachel Hills
informative
slow-paced
2.5
Meh. Mostly stated things that are obvious — “some people view sex as something they need to be doing to fit in,” etc etc. Well-researched but felt weak as a whole.
The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker
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? N/A
3.0
A solid three stars. Lacked real character development and was definitely more plot-focused, which isn't what I usually enjoy, but it was enjoyable in this novel. The science fiction aspect of it was entertaining and I found it immersive. Would recommend.
The Princess Saves Herself in this One by Amanda Lovelace
fast-paced
1.5
Lovelace consistently proves her inability to write a poem longer than 10 lines. There were some better poems in this book, but on the whole they felt like single sentences in a different format.