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Muted: Volume 1 by Miranda Mundt
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
a coming of age story of lost & found family, queer love, magic, grief and mystery
13 years after a fire kills her entire family, camille severin is studying under her aunt as heir matriarch of severin witch clan
after a summoning ritual gone wrong, camille is sent to her childhood home in Louisiana to stay with her cousin silvia
reuniting with her familiar, tobben, camille must over come her past to work toward rebuilding her future and bring the witch clans closer, especially after a buried secret is undug
13 years after a fire kills her entire family, camille severin is studying under her aunt as heir matriarch of severin witch clan
after a summoning ritual gone wrong, camille is sent to her childhood home in Louisiana to stay with her cousin silvia
reuniting with her familiar, tobben, camille must over come her past to work toward rebuilding her future and bring the witch clans closer, especially after a buried secret is undug
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racism, Death of parent, Murder, Classism
The Curse of Monte Cristo: A Reimagining of the Novel by Alexandre Dumas by David Dabel
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
a beloved classic novel reimagined as a horror comic
a story of liberation, love, revenge, reclamation and the supernatural!
France 1788, the beginning of the Haitian revolution
edmond dante, a Haitian/ Parisian citizen is sentenced to a life in hell at Chateau D'lf after being framed for treason against the Ancien Regime
Faria, another prisoner, confesses to be a demon with promises of revenge
together they return to Saint Domingue as the Count of Monte Cristo and his loyal servant
they rescue slaves, burn down plantations and murder dantes enemies one by one but all starts to go south when a freed slave name Haydee sees faria for who he really is and dante must chose between his love and his life
a story of liberation, love, revenge, reclamation and the supernatural!
France 1788, the beginning of the Haitian revolution
edmond dante, a Haitian/ Parisian citizen is sentenced to a life in hell at Chateau D'lf after being framed for treason against the Ancien Regime
Faria, another prisoner, confesses to be a demon with promises of revenge
together they return to Saint Domingue as the Count of Monte Cristo and his loyal servant
they rescue slaves, burn down plantations and murder dantes enemies one by one but all starts to go south when a freed slave name Haydee sees faria for who he really is and dante must chose between his love and his life
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Racial slurs, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, Classism
This box of bisexual chocolates get me off for Valentine's Day by Chuck Tingle
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
hilarious and quick
i wish chuck tingle had expanded more on the store and the self insert owner character, would be perfect for an anthology
the title is the description thats all you need to know
i wish chuck tingle had expanded more on the store and the self insert owner character, would be perfect for an anthology
the title is the description thats all you need to know
Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man by Chaz Bono
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Read by the author, Chaz's 3rd published book
from the child on stage to coming out , this is a journey from self doubt to acceptance, found identity and the person you are vs the body you have been given
this memoir is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end, admitting not only to himself but his family, friends and ultimately the world who thought they already knew the child of sonny and cher
a triumphant story of the emotional and physical process of finiding love, happiness and peace with yourself.
from the child on stage to coming out , this is a journey from self doubt to acceptance, found identity and the person you are vs the body you have been given
this memoir is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end, admitting not only to himself but his family, friends and ultimately the world who thought they already knew the child of sonny and cher
a triumphant story of the emotional and physical process of finiding love, happiness and peace with yourself.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment
The Deathly Grimm by Kathryn Purdie
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
3.5
a sequel, wasn't advertised as such though, loosely based on grimm fairy tales and plot line clearly stolen from the Grimm Brothers movie plot, this was gorey, supernatural thriller with some nudge nudge wink wink humor
clara and axel return to their childhood village after the events of the 1st novel? after claras mother is missing
the woods near their village have started to lure people to their deaths or turn them into supernatural beings(ghosts, zombies, undead)
clara uses her family magic of past and future visions to uncover the mystery and save the missing villagers
clara and axel return to their childhood village after the events of the 1st novel? after claras mother is missing
the woods near their village have started to lure people to their deaths or turn them into supernatural beings(ghosts, zombies, undead)
clara uses her family magic of past and future visions to uncover the mystery and save the missing villagers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship
grimm characters: hansel & gretel, cinderella, red riding hood (clara), sleeping beauty/briar rose, rapunzel, jack & the beanstalk, snow white, 7 dancing princesses, deadly hunstman, wicked queen/ magical entity book that grants wishes to grimm character villagers?
this books plot line is messy
Birthright by L. Fergus
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
a story of feminine rage, found family, love and the power of personal strength
Kita is selected as the Junior Commander of the Futuristic Legion, becoming the famed Angel of Yorq, champion of Dueling, she enters the combat battle Ritual proving skill and honor
as the daughter of a duke and duchess, she has duties preset by birth forcing her to choose her own destiny and path.
Her mother reveals Kita is the heiress to a powerful title in Arcone and should claim it before entering the ritual
Kita makes it clear she would rather die then fail the ritual but with her own secrets battling kitas position in power, she must fight her way to the top and protect her loved ones
Gorey, violent, dark and mysterious, this book is perfect for VC Andrews and Xiran Jay Zhao fans!
Kita is selected as the Junior Commander of the Futuristic Legion, becoming the famed Angel of Yorq, champion of Dueling, she enters the combat battle Ritual proving skill and honor
as the daughter of a duke and duchess, she has duties preset by birth forcing her to choose her own destiny and path.
Her mother reveals Kita is the heiress to a powerful title in Arcone and should claim it before entering the ritual
Kita makes it clear she would rather die then fail the ritual but with her own secrets battling kitas position in power, she must fight her way to the top and protect her loved ones
Gorey, violent, dark and mysterious, this book is perfect for VC Andrews and Xiran Jay Zhao fans!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexism, Violence, War
Lumine Vol. 2 by Emma Krogell
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Episodes 15-29 of the webtoon series
lumine is tasked with being kodys bodyguard but kodys father makes it clear that lumine does not have to stay but may have more sinister plans
at kodys school, lumine learns more about kodys peers and the constant bullying he recieves for his weak powers and the shadow cats presence
we are introduced to old friends to kody, new firends to lumine, along with kodys main bully, Calla
lumine tries to bond with kody while uncoverring the truth to callas bullying
lumine is tasked with being kodys bodyguard but kodys father makes it clear that lumine does not have to stay but may have more sinister plans
at kodys school, lumine learns more about kodys peers and the constant bullying he recieves for his weak powers and the shadow cats presence
we are introduced to old friends to kody, new firends to lumine, along with kodys main bully, Calla
lumine tries to bond with kody while uncoverring the truth to callas bullying
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Violence
the students know of kodys shadow cat but cant see it, they tell lumine of shadow creatures leeching on witches ultimatley hurting the witch
kodys dad is told by weredog that lumine needs to die
Drama by Raina Telgemeier
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
Callie loves the theater and dreams of becoming a famous Broadway set designer
determined to make her middle school budget play a broadway worthy production
but with ticket sales non existent and set props not working, callie starts to feel the frustration along with the stress of friends and boy trouble, she must work to express her feelings and understand the people around her
a wonderful graphic novel on the tough stuff of growing up
determined to make her middle school budget play a broadway worthy production
but with ticket sales non existent and set props not working, callie starts to feel the frustration along with the stress of friends and boy trouble, she must work to express her feelings and understand the people around her
a wonderful graphic novel on the tough stuff of growing up
Cher: The Memoir, Part One by Cher
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0
how dare this book end!!! and part 2 not be available until late 2025!!!
engaging and exciting, read in part by Cher herself
From her earliest childhood memories(family, moving, having the rough end of life's stick) to stardom and independence.
This is a fun, emotional and overall amazing background to the iconic woman we all love and adore!
With historic moments including the sonny and cher show, chers own success, bob mackie, gene simmons and so much more!
If you need a refresher on some Herstory this is the perfect memoir to start with!
engaging and exciting, read in part by Cher herself
From her earliest childhood memories(family, moving, having the rough end of life's stick) to stardom and independence.
This is a fun, emotional and overall amazing background to the iconic woman we all love and adore!
With historic moments including the sonny and cher show, chers own success, bob mackie, gene simmons and so much more!
If you need a refresher on some Herstory this is the perfect memoir to start with!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Classism
Lumine Vol. 1 by Emma Krogell
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Lumine is a werepup with a secret, he's actually a rare werewolf, sweet and empathetic but extremely powerful.
only problem is he can only transform into a cute little puppy instead of the ferocious beast that sits inside him
after being fired from his bodyguard position, lumine meets kody while being attacked by 2 weredogs
kodys dad hires lumine to be kodys new bodyguard but is it just a friendly offer or something much darker
only problem is he can only transform into a cute little puppy instead of the ferocious beast that sits inside him
after being fired from his bodyguard position, lumine meets kody while being attacked by 2 weredogs
kodys dad hires lumine to be kodys new bodyguard but is it just a friendly offer or something much darker