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44 reviews
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Death and Gun violence
Minor: Rape and Slavery
Dark Waters by Christopher Holt, Allen Douglas
adventurous
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
The Long Road by Christopher Holt, Jeff Sampson, Allen Douglas
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Torture, and Child death
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Animal death
Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
funny
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Sexism