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71 reviews

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved how the Novel de-romanticizes having an unplanned baby. I admire the protagonist , her resilience and how much she work hard to talk care of her baby despite unseeming circumstances. I should note the unconventional way the author uses the narrative point of view, switching from a third person to a first person pov with ease. The novel also makes us look inward and how society treats sex workers, often they are treated with disdain and objects, but these are real people that have experienced real situations that has informed their choices. The plot is unique and a solid 5 star.

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

To me, this book was a brilliant read. I enjoyed it and it’s one of my best Sally Rooney’s work. Totally recommend 

Broken by Fatima Bala

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder

emotional relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Ogadinma: Or, Everything Will Be All Right by Ukamaka Olisakwe

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Violence

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0