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The Other Side of Fame by D. Rose

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emotional funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.25

My Choice Is You by Mel Dau

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funny informative 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

The representation of the FMC being autistic >>>
Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph by Sheila Johnson

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informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

This was a great memoir. 
The Creepening of Dogwood House by Eden Royce

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dark mysterious reflective sad 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? No

4.0

Another solid edition from Eden Royce. Another book highlighting Hoodoo culture. 
Lock You Down by Shae Sanders

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emotional tense 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

3.5

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 17%.
I'm not the audience.
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole

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dark emotional mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

3.75

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Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

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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? It's complicated

3.0

Intrigued by Danger by Endiya Carter

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challenging emotional funny 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

5.0

This was the best book out of the series. Absolutely enjoyed it. The layers, the exploration, the growth.
Captivated by Danger by Endiya Carter

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challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

4.25

Diesel had some things to work out but so did Grey. So glad to see the father get a taste of his own medicine.