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Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
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Content Warnings
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is one of the best books I’ve read. Yaa Gyasi’s prose is fantastic. She managed to convey the deep wounds of the transatlantic slave trade and how they are still open to this day. I know I’ll never be able to fully understand the pain it caused and continues to cause, however this book managed to make so much of that pain resound. There were moments when I had to close the book and sit with what I had just read, moments when it made me audibly gasp, and of course it also made me cry. I am sure I’ll come back to it at some point.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, and Murder
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.75
It’s the third book by Emezi I read this year alone and I can’t get enough. They have been one of my favorite author finds lately. The book is mysterious, it captures your attention trying to tie the knots together to understand Vivek’s death, just like his mother does. It’s very emotional and can be triggering, especially for people of trans experience and non binary folks.
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Lilith's Brood by Octavia E. Butler
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.75
Be Not Afraid of Love: Lessons on Fear, Intimacy, and Connection by Mimi Zhu
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challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I enjoyed the book and it provided a lot of insight into the grieving process of abusive relationships and the homecoming of self love. At times I found it too kooky for my taste, especially when the author would draw comparisons between humans and plants. I appreciate that this may have to do with the fact that I’m not a very spiritual person myself.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Racial slurs
Assembly by Natasha Brown
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Content Warnings
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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
4.5
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I didn’t know what a smutty novel was until my friend mentioned some fanfics they read. I had just started reading this book then. Two days later I realized this IS a smutty novel.
Palmares by Gayl Jones
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 37%.
I kept getting lost, I felt like it wasn’t going anywhere. I do like and am very familiar with magical realism however this book was rather chaotic. I’ll give it another chance later on.
Ese día cayó en domingo by Sergio Ramírez
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25