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Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

3.5

What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Violence

Book Boyfriend by Kris Ripper

emotional lighthearted 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse

Moderate: Toxic relationship

A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C. Higgins

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, and Car accident

Thirsty by Jas Hammonds

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book was incredible! I went through such an emotional journey from devastated to hopeful. I found myself really connecting with different pieces of the characters and rooting for Blake. 

The premise of the story was so interesting, with the inclusion of a secret society reminiscent of Greek life and the pledging process. Jas did an incredible job creating an intricate story that not only makes you feel for the characters but also touches on the effects wealth inequality, racism, and mental health issues can have on people. 

I absolutely recommend this book to folks who enjoy queer and coming-of-age stories that center mental health issues.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Outing, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Vomit, and Classism

I Make Envy on Your Disco by Eric Schnall

emotional medium-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

3.0

I enjoyed this book. The writing really immersed me in the story which I loved! The details of the environment featured in the book really make me want to go back to visit Berlin again.

Although there were points where I felt disconnected from the characters, probably due to being in drastically different life situations, I enjoyed learning about the characters lives and following Sam through Berlin. 

This was an enjoyable read and I’m sure folks who enjoy literary fiction will enjoy reading! 

Thanks to NetGalley and University of Nebraska Press for the ARC! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Infidelity

Moderate: Infidelity and Toxic relationship

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

Lark & ​​Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender

emotional 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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book right from the beginning. Kacen is such a fantastic storyteller and makes me feel so connected to the characters and their emotions! This is definitely another book that I wish I had as a young adult but even now I was able to connect and feel so much of it.