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251 reviews

The Cloud Effect by berryboys

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Lilac Chaser by berryboys

hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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My Suha by Cha-Hyun

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual harassment

A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

An incredible story that depicts how classism in a society came to shape one's view on someone & the dangers (& injustices) that came with it.

The author have a way with words the brilliantly expressed the characters' experiences without explicitly needing to line out the underlying messages; the impact of injustices towards those made marginalized were the key.

Regardless, the magical way the author told the story weighs it with hope that was inspiring & touching to me. Such an amazing read!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism

Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee

adventurous challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez

adventurous challenging emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

I don't think I have the right words to describe how reading this book made me feel. Humbly, it was mindblowingly incredible!

Jimenez spins words like a master magician. I'm just in awe.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Violence

Minor: Vomit

Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

A philosophical exploration on what it meant to confront your vulnerabilities being someone who is made to be marginalised, specifically being a Black British person. 

Weaved with views from others (e.g. writers) within the community, I thought Nelson's writing unfolds beautifully in a gentle, heartwrenching manner as our main character reach his peace.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Police brutality

Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 1 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

adventurous lighthearted 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? N/A

3.5

You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Religious bigotry

Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0