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248 reviews

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I did enjoy reading this book but there was definitely some tonal inconsistencies that kept me from being in love with it. The start was very dark and twisted but somewhere along the way that got muted and became almost cutsey at times which even in the plot didn't really make sense. Overall it was a fun time though and I would be interested in the other books in this series. 

The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

4.0

Armies by nekojita

dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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Way Down We Go by nekojita

dark emotional funny tense slow-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Acephobia/Arophobia, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

The Sunshine Court by Nora Sakavic

dark emotional inspiring tense 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

5.0

I loved this book. Such an amazing follow up to the AFTG series and has firmly revamped my obsession. I will probably be reading it again soon to hold off my absolute need for the next book to come. 
Jean Moreau and Jeremy Knox are relatively small characters in AFTG, but this book gave them both so much more depth and complexity that I loved so much. I flew through this story in 1 day since I was hooked from the first page. 
(As for any book in the AFTG series, please look up all trigger/content warnings before reading.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Vomit, and Abandonment

Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 10 by Mizuho Kusanagi

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.5

Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H

challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis

informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

This book is a great example of radical kindness.

Glass Houses by Rachel Caine

dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.0

The Liberation of Sita by Volga

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5