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Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

This was a great criticism of artificial intelligence and the capitalism of Hollywood. 
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

 My wife aptly described this book as an expression of feminine rage. "Slewfoot" narrates the story of Abitha, a woman living in 1666, an era rife with tales of witches and devils. The narrative prompts you to ask — who were the real devils? As a reader, you're drawn into her world, experiencing the fear, frustration, and defiance that come with challenging the status quo. The author's portrayal of Abitha's struggle for autonomy in a patriarchal society is both poignant and empowering. 
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The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

5.0

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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

Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Miller

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.5

"Star Wars: The Living Force" by John Jackson Miller unfolds a fascinating narrative that delves deep into a community grappling with a sense of abandonment by the Jedi. This captivating tale, steeped in intrigue and conflict, explores the power vacuum that arises in the wake of the Jedi's perceived withdrawal. As unscrupulous elements, primarily criminals, seize this opportunity to assert their dominance and exploit the situation, the story takes a compelling turn. The narrative arc beautifully captures the subsequent reactions and strategies of the Jedi as they confront this challenging predicament, providing readers with an engrossing exploration of this unique aspect of the Star Wars universe.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny 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

4.0

Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

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adventurous funny hopeful 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

4.5

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad 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? No

5.0

 "The Reformatory" is a story set in a children's prison, similar to the Dozier School in Marianna, Florida. The young protagonist, Robert, is sent there for protecting his sister from a white boy's unwelcome advances. Not only does he encounter actual ghosts, but he also grapples with the reformatory's malevolent caretaker. Within the eerie confines of the institution, Robert must navigate through mostly benign spectral figures and the ever-present menace of the wicked warden. His love for his sister, inherent sense of justice, and indomitable spirit give him strength. "The Reformatory" is a chilling testament to human resilience in the face of intense adversity.