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Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper
challenging
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.5
really clear writing; interesting points of view from an author I wouldn't have normally read
This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A good YA novel covering off on growing up and being confused about sexual orientation and love. Heartwarming, quick read.
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Sexual assault
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Generally speaking, this is a first hand account of being black in the United States. It is harrowing in some ways, and it is hopeful in others. Hard to make a tag that is just "race", but that's what this book is- it's a first hand account of being a black father to a black son and processing in a country that does not respect them.
The Truth Is by NoNieqa Ramos
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Super Chill: A Year of Living Anxiously by Adam Ellis
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
Very funny. Good pick me up.
My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.75