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Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A really slow burn. Took me 112 pages to finally get into it — almost a DNF.
Tune It Out by Jamie Sumner
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.25
Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The Other Side of the River by Alda P. Dobbs
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
This sequel to "Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna" by Alda P. Dobbs continues the story of our heroine as she crosses the border into San Antonio with her Abuelita and siblings, Amelia and Luisito. Will they be reunited with their lost father? At times harrowing, always inspiring, "The Other Side of the River" is a great read for fans of "Esperanza Rising."
Big and Small and In-Between by Daniel Miyares, Carter Higgins
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Lovely book design!