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Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

The Hunger Games meets reality TV, set within our own dystopian privatized prison system. This is one of the most compelling and thought-provoking books I’ve ever read—an absolute must-read for everyone
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Pumpkin Spice and Poltergeist by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

The magical, spicy and mysterious addition I didn’t know I needed in my reading life. Mulford and Morrison pull off both an adorable witchy rom com and murder mystery all in under 300 pages. Leaving you feeling satisfied in every sense of the word.

I can’t wait to see where this series goes from here
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I'll Get Back to You by Becca Grischow

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

A charming, sapphic holiday rom-com that also poignantly explores the challenges of staying behind in your hometown while your friends head off to college.
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House of Crimson Kisses by Ruby Roe

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.5

A fantastic, hot as fuck sequel that yet again leaves me wanting more! I love how Roe character and world builds while also having such an intriguing, mysterious plot line going on.  
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Here for the Wrong Reasons by Lydia Wang, Annabel Paulsen

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

An irresistible romcom where two women—one a rodeo champion, the other an influencer only in the show to gain a following —compete on a Bachelor-style dating show, only to unexpectedly fall head over heels for each other.
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Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

4.0

A full-circle and epic conclusion to the Sunbearer duology. Celebrating friendship and the power of self-belief. Steeped in vibrant Mexican mythology, it challenges the established order, adds a dash of romance, and inspires a journey of personal transformation.
Full Shift by Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton

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4.0

Full Shift" is a stunning graphic novel that explores the journey of self-love in every sense of the word. The story of found family and self-discovery resonated deeply with me. The illustrations are breathtaking, perfectly complementing the heartfelt and beautifully crafted narrative
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark

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4.0

This book kept me on the edge of my seat from the end of chapter one to the final page. With fantastical twists and turns on every page, I was constantly surprised. Clark truly is a master of his craft.

Time to Party by Molly Knox Ostertag

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adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Joyful, hopeful, and full of heart. The second installment of this beautiful graphic novel continues to explore the hardships of middle school. The bullies, making new friends and the changes we are scared to go through as we grow. It also shows how D&D creates a safe for people, no matter their age, to explore who they are without the pressures of our own society. 
Triple Sec by TJ Alexander

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

An honest, open, and sexy journey of Mel, a bartender in nyc, navigating a polyamorous relationship with BeBe and her wife Kade(they/them). TJ Alexander shakes and stirs together the perfect story of human connection, found family, and achieving your goals in Triple Sec. 
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