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Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
MC is a detective with no self-awareness nor much perception. This is a fun series for lighthearted shenanigans but the entire cast of characters is annoying.
High Stakes Holiday by Christina C. Jones
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott
informative
slow-paced
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, Rape, Domestic abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Drug use, Kidnapping, Car accident, Colonisation, and Death
We Still Here: Pandemic, Policing, Protest and Possibility by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Frank Barat, Marc Lamont Hill
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Excellent analysis
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Blood Like Fate by Liselle Sambury
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
Although it’s a bit slower than I would’ve liked, it’s a very powerful story of finding your voice, family, community, trust, betrayal, and forgiveness. This is a YA story that will leave the youth feeling like they can conquer anything and that is so necessary 💜
We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women by Amanda Meadows
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
3.0
Some of the speech choices could’ve been better but I’m glad this book exists.