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The Body is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

100 Boyfriends by Brontez Purnell

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medium-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

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Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Wow this book made me feel every emotion under the sun. At some points it really felt like I was reading about a different version of myself. I identify with so much of Charlie, the back and forth of body positivity and self deprecation, the struggling relationship with her mother thanks to fat phobia and a shift in family dynamic to name a couple. This is a book I wish I could have read in high school or closer to the characters in age for sure. It was an enjoyable read that made me tear up at times and laugh at others. I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a hopeful read that includes both friendship and romantic story lines as well as a dive into family relationships.
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Love That Journey for Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt's Creek by Emily Garside

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informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy

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challenging emotional 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? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book. Overall I thought the book was enjoyable. The main issue for me was the pacing. I went in expecting a fast-paced mystery but that was not what I got. With the various flashbacks to Sister Holiday’s life before the order we get this really in-depth view of her life which was interesting at times but also really changed the pacing of the book. I also found myself wishing I knew a bit more of the side characters’ stories like we got Sister Holiday’s. I did love some of the commentary on the patriarchal issues of the Catholic Church and some of the MC’s comments about her perception of religion and God. 
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

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emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

This book started really slow for me but overall was very enjoyable. The author does a fantastic job and immersing the reader into the scene and there were several lines in the book that really spoke to me. The only part where I personally thought the book fell short was the ending, it didn’t feel as tied up in a nice bow as I wanted it to be. Definitely a great read for anyone looking to diversify their bookshelves or looking for AAPI and queer representation.
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a cute, enjoyable read. Alexis Hall once again does a great job writing fun, multilayered, and relatable characters. Definitely a fun, easy romance read despite the mentioning of mental illness. As someone with generalized anxiety disorder I loved the representation of the illness in this book and found Paris relatable at various points and I love seeing more mental health representation in novels now. All in all a good read.

Thanks to NetGalley, Forever Books, and Alexis Hall for the ARC! Make sure to grab this book when it releases at the end of October! 
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I’ll be honest, when I first started reading this book I was skeptical. I’d heard a lot about the book and how it was touching, meaningful, and a great escape from the real world. All of that is absolutely true. I loved how enjoyable the story was while still being so touching and meaningful. I felt transported into the world of the novel as I was reading it and was completely enthralled with the main character and their story. I definitely recommend this book whether you are looking for a short enjoyable read or a deeper message because depending on where you are in your life I definitely think it can be both.