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Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Creepy, unique, and mind-altering. Deadstream is a mix of mystery and paranormal done in a mixed media style of writing. I enjoyed this book so much and feel like it touched on really important topics and philosophical ideas. Open the door 🚪
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Grief, and Car accident
Lady Knight by Amalie Howard
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love a book with women supporting women!!! This book was chef's kiss amazing. 👏 Highly recommend. Great for fans of Bridgerton and Robin Hood.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Glint by Raven Kennedy
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Okay....I was literally bored the whole book, but THAT ENDING. Excuse me. You cannot pull a freaking twist like that. Rude. Now I'm sucked in. 🙃
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
4.0
An interesting twist on the tale of the goose girl /13th child. Loved all the twists and turns and surprises that arose.
Ruined Wings by Annie Anderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A steamy why-choose romastasy with dragon shifters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-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
A fanciful frolic back into the realm of Faerie! We follow Em and Wendell as they attempt to reclaim his blight infected kingdom. This is just and beautifully written and creative as the previous 2 books. Such a treat.
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
dark
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't know what this says about me, but I loved this book and this whole series. It's dark and twisted and absolutely hilarious. This dark rom-com is the perfect laid-back reading material for those who have a very dark sense of humor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
For fans of "Blood Over Bright Haven" and "Babel," The Otherwhere Post brings to the table a unique magic system involving language, writing, and words. The world building is rich and imaginative. This story will have you hanging off every last sentence as we follow our main character who has lost everything: her family, her past, and even her name.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
The Wildest Things by Andrea Hannah
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Slow start, then builds. Snow White reimagined. What happens after 2p years of slumber when her kingdom is in ruin by Blight? It gave very "Annihilation" and "Wilder Girls" vibes. If those books were your thing, you'd enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Grove Hollow Metamorphosis: A 1980s Gothic Paranormal Romance Novel by Shelby Nicole McFadden
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
Set in the 80s + hot ghost + ancient Egyptian mythology. It's like you put all my favorite things I hyperfixate on in one place. Loved it. Need book 2 now. 🥰🥰🥰
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content