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Madam by Phoebe Wynne

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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Homophobia, Misogyny, and Racism

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Bullying, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, and Gaslighting

Double Booked by Lily Lindon

lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Grief

Moderate: Homophobia, Biphobia, and Outing

Minor: Alcohol and Panic attacks/disorders

House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Child death, and Body horror

Moderate: Vomit, Grief, and Blood

Heatwave by Victor Jestin

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Suicide

Minor: Homophobia, Vomit, and Bullying

Lights, Planets, People! by Lizzy Stewart, Molly Naylor

adventurous inspiring reflective fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders

The Girls by Emma Cline

challenging dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Drug use, and Sexual assault

The Girls Are All So Nice Here by L.E. Flynn

mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Death, Murder, Sexual assault, Self harm, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Blood, Grief, Drug use, and Pregnancy

Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Dysphoria, and Medical content

Minor: Torture, Suicide, Death, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Grief

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous 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

3.75

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75