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Brokedown Prophets

S.A. Cosby

dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Outdrawn

Deanna Grey

3.75

funny relaxing 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: Yes

Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros

3.75

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Fire Next Time

James Baldwin

4.0

challenging dark hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us

Cole Arthur Riley

4.5

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

This is a very moving text. It caused me to pause a lot to reflect on the ideas she brought forth. Even as a non-religious person I found it compelling. I’m sure I will revisit it again.

All the Sinners Bleed

S.A. Cosby

4.0

challenging dark mysterious 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: Complicated

I thought this was going to be a 5 star read because it started off so strong and gripping. The setting, the characters, the storyline all grabbed me right away. I was highlighting like crazy because I love S. A.’s writing style. However, it started doing too much and expecting less of me as a reader about halfway through and the last quarter kind of drag. That said, I still consider it a must read. It was deep and poignant and gives you much to consider about humanity. I’d have a light read on deck to follow up though!

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