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Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
4.5
Julian has my whole heart tbh. And I selfishly want a book for Maritza.
Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.5
Tampa by Alissa Nutting
4.5
A horrifying, hard read that pulled me in or maybe pushed me into a place I never wanted to go. A deeply unlikeable and unpleasant protagonist that is very on trend right now and for that Nutting was way ahead of her time. And brave AF.
No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies: A Lyric Essay by Julian Aguon
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
One of only a handful of books this year that really gave me hope. Highly recommend to anybody concerned about the environment, their community, their country/government and their future. So, yes, basically all of us.
All this is to say Indigenous voices must be at the forefront of environmental campaigning and care.
All this is to say Indigenous voices must be at the forefront of environmental campaigning and care.