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Jaws by Peter Benchley
Did not finish book. Stopped at 61%.

Riddled with racism and sexism.
Characters lacked depth.
Infidelity.

Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey by Nick Bertozzi

adventurous informative tense medium-paced

3.0

Dear Mothman by Robin Gow

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

Mad Honey by Jennifer Finney Boylan, Jodi Picoult

challenging emotional mysterious reflective 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

4.25

Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious slow-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? No

4.0

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Racism, Kidnapping, and Rape

Minor: Violence, Pregnancy, and Police brutality

The Quiet Part Out Loud by Deborah Crossland

emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

3.0

Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz Windness

5.0

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent