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Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews

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adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

So beautiful and well written! Amazing description of queerness, mental illness, and love.
Godly Heathens by H.E. Edgmon

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adventurous dark emotional 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

Brilliant, amazing, I can't say enough good things. I'm so in love with the queer and trans representation, and there's great discourse about race, culture, and mental health. Literally can't wait to get my hands on the 2nd book!
Shift by Hugh Howey

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

To the Bone by Alena Bruzas

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challenging dark emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

Together We Rot by Skyla Arndt

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Wool by Hugh Howey

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective 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

The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious 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

This book has it all - heists, space travel, fantastic battle scenes, amazing worldbuilding (including very thorough development of various cultures), exploration of the inner self and epic friendships! Buckle up, cause the Wonder is going to take you on a wild adventure!

Also, the narration by Katherine Chin is amazing! Highly recommend the audio book!
Heavenbreaker by Sara Wolf

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Brilliant plot, really makes you think! Can't wait for the sequel!
Woman of Blood & Bone by Annie Anderson

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
It was very difficult to follow the plot. The main character kept referencing the past but in a way where it was hard to set up a mental timeline. Annie Anderson's other series are much better written.
Grave Watch by Annie Anderson

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-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

4.0