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Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay
4.25
challenging dark informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The complications of what changes what we believe people deserve
Parents, children, disownment
Hyphenated identities 
Intervention

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