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  1. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2023 at 12:28 PM

    Hey Megan! I would definitely recommend Talia Hibbert as an author that does a great job of including main characters with disabilities in her books. I also gave Verity five stars but sadly did not like the It Ends With Us novel. I will probably end up giving Colleen Hoover another try though!

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  2. KJanuary 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM

    Hi Megan! We enjoy very similar genres and I failed to even think about what I don't like in a book. I agree with your point on classic novels though... typically I don't even bother picking them up unless I'm required to read them for a class (I was an English Major). I absolutely loved The Poet X and I'm Glad My Mom Died, and I've had The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on my list for ages.

    In recent years I've definitely noticed more diverse books being published, specifically with disabled characters, but by "more" I of course still mean very little. Since you have listed some YA I'm curious if you've read One for All by Lillie Lainoff or A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer? Both feature disabled characters and I really enjoyed both stories. Beyond YA, I also really enjoy Helen Hoang's romances and I absolutely agree with Jenna that Talia Hibbert is also a great author! She also includes LGBTQ+ representation, which I love.

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  3. Erin CataldiJanuary 23, 2023 at 12:07 PM

    Excellent profile! I am with Jenna - Talia Hibbert is a great author if you're looking for some disability representation. Happy reading :)

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