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186 reviews

Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.

main character was insufferable 

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.25

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous 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? Yes

3.75

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

challenging dark emotional sad medium-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

I really, really enjoyed this book, but I dont think I was adequately prepared for how HEAVY this book is. HOWEVER, Butlers writing truly is phenomenal. I really appreciated how even during the truly brutally violent scenes, it wasnt in graphic detail. 

The story was so intricate, yet easy to follow. Laurens POV was very interesting, but sometimes i found her a bit insufferable with how arrogant she seemed, BUT i loved how she knows who she is and she didnt let anyone tear her or her beliefs down. 
I didnt love the age gap with her third act love interest, but it didnt seem predatory to me. 

Butler brought up SUCH interesting points of view on economic, environmental, and societal collapse. 

The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

adventurous dark 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? Yes

5.0

Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.

i just dont think im a fan of short shories. i want a novella instead of a bunch in one book 😭

Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

challenging emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0