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A Touch of Chaos by Scarlett St. Clair
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
One of my favourite series of all time; this was a gripping and wonderful end to a beautiful saga. Had me on the edge of my seat repeatedly
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Cannibalism
The Fairy Godmother's Growth Guide: Whimsical Poems and Radical Prose for Self-Exploration by Marisa McGrady
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Touching and made me cry at several points, really makes you and think and relax and told in such a kind hearted way you can’t help but feel good about yourself. Marissa helped me a lot on TikTok and now continues to help with her book! Highly recommend to anyone who struggles to love themselves
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Really enjoyable and wonderful to read. I really like how the prequel because a full circle towards the end as someone who grew up watching the video of the original so much it wore out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
A Storm of Swords: Part 2 Blood and Gold by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.25
Such an breathing taking addition to one of my favourite series… many chapters end leaving you in tears and wanting more
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Violence
Minor: Ableism and Miscarriage
Forced marriages
Jean's Discovery by K. Redd
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Truly wonderful book filled with so much twists and turns I couldn’t put it down. Read the whole thing in two days - I think that’s the quickest I have ever finished a book it was so addictive!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Violence
Minor: Infertility and Abandonment
Human experimentation
Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book (Overwatch) by Lyndsay Ely
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A big fan of the Overwatch game so I really enjoyed this and exploring the backstory and dynamic between Ashe and Cassidy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: War
There’s some hints to trouble childhoods and child labour
A Game of Gods by Scarlett St. Clair
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-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
5.0
I have long been obsessed with this series and this one was one of my favourites so far! I love the additions of Dionysus’ chapters - it made for an interesting stitch up
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, and War
Minor: Murder
Also a brief mention of beastality but it’s a blink and you miss it
The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Truly heartbreaking and full of feminine rage, one of the best reads I have read. Eugenie is a truly fascinating character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Misogyny
Moderate: Rape, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt
Child death briefly mentioned, also mentions of murder
Magic Lessons: The Prequel to Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I grew up loving the movie Practical Magic watching it over and over again. Finding the book series was a treat! It was as magical as I remember, beautifully written and full of wonder.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Torture
Minor: Kidnapping and Abandonment
A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow by George R.R. Martin
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Each reread leaves my heart racing for me, one of my favourite series with a lot of strong empowering women characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Rape and Murder
Child marriage, forced marriages