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challenging
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mysterious
sad
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medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Graphic: Infidelity, Death of parent
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
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This is an entertaining and funny book about the nine muses attending a mortal high school.
challenging
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emotional
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reflective
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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
Graphic: Homophobia, Death of parent
Minor: Racism
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mysterious
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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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
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This is a wonderfully written book that celebrates neurodiversity. Chloé Hayden does an excellent job at explaining how neurodivergent, and disabled people in general, need accessibility and a supportive community in order to thrive. Some of the information is not new to me, such as the fact that "Asperger's syndrome" is outdated and problematic, as well as how functioning labels are not helpful at all. The Disney references didn't me interest me that much, but that is Chloé Hayden's special interest, so it's fine that she mentions her favorite Disney films. When it comes to the subject of neurodivergence, books (and any kind of media) written by neurodivergent people will always be more important and accurate than anything written by neurotypical/allistic "experts."
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Animal cruelty, Sexual assault
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Simone and her wife Elah have moved to a new home. They briefly argue about blankets, which Elah accuses Simone of having forgotten. This started off interesting and got better when it got to them playing their game. I really enjoyed reading this short sapphic story.
Graphic: Sexual content
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No