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163 reviews
Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind by Sue Black
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
The Pharmacist by Rachelle Atalla
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Girls Can Kiss Now: Essays by Jill Gutowitz
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
They're Going to Love You by Meg Howrey
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.75
Such a gorgeous novel about the relationship Carlisle has with both her father and dance and how those often intersect with one another. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a challenging but readable novel which centres around complex family dynamics and/or performance.