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Babel by R.F. Kuang
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Slavery
Soulsmith by Will Wight
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Unsouled by Will Wight
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
challenging
emotional
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Lesbophobia, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, and Outing
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Self harm, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Cannibalism, and Gaslighting
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Gaslighting
High Times in the Low Parliament by Kelly Robson
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
emotional
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