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Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was absolutely unhinged and I was not ready. Read trigger warnings before you read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
Miles was such a relatable character for me in so many different ways. I’m completely in awe with how the author continuously writes characters that have so much life and so much to learn from. The family dynamic also reminded me of my own and at times made me cry and reflect on how grateful I am for them and their willingness to understand and stick by my side regardless of who I am and who I love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I’m actually super impressed by this story and how everything played out in the end. Was extremely relatable and triggering at times but I see why this story was told in this particular way with this particular MC. Also Doug and Roland can eat shit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Find Me by Ashley N. Rostek
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
I wasn’t expecting to like this as much as I did. Left on a cliff hanger so I’m definitely reading the next book. Was a dark romance forbidden love reverse harem and all of the love interests were all lovable in their own ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Vomit
Parasyte, Volume 1 by Hitoshi Iwaaki
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Violence, and Cannibalism
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.
Just don’t captivate me. Tried audio and a physical copy.
House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Based on events in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria, this story about friendship, grief and revenge was super interesting to the end. I love how it tied Puerto Rican/Caribbean folklore as well as Yoruba influences. It felt authentic and true to the story. The book was nostalgic in a way for me and helped me feel close to my families culture. Although Bimbo came off as irrational sometimes, I related to his want and need for justice in an unjust world even if it meant doing it himself. Highly recommend!
Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
I enjoyed this book sooo much I actually read the glossary that was at the back of the book which I will say was super cute. It had notes from the main characters of the story and I thought that was a great addition. The story was captivating and I loved how diverse and memorable everyone was. There were moments that I genuinely gasped and there was a thing or two that I kind of caught on to early on but overall I feel this was such a great first book for the series. Can’t wait to read the next one!