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171 reviews

Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

challenging dark emotional funny slow-paced

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

1.0

All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, and Murder

Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Things We Lose in Waves by Lucy Ayrton

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.0

The Last Secret of Lily Adams by Sara Blaydes

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Blood, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

The Lamb by Lucy Rose

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, and Murder

This bk is not for the faint hearted. It starts on page one & doesn't stop!

The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Talking at Night by Claire Daverley

dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

The Invisible Dead by Lesley McEvoy

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail