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The Secret History by Donna Tartt
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A book filled with dark academia, whiskey and smoke, it will take you on a trip of moral questioning, spinning of reality and show you how it really feels to have blood on your hands. Despite being a detail heavy, slow moving read, you’ll find something strangely enticing about this book which will stay with you right to the very end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Murder and Suicide attempt
Minor: Racial slurs, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
This is a long, unsettling read and could be a challenging one to get through.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
A heartwarming LGBTQ+ novel that manages to give you scandal, comfort, desire and tears all in one read - in other words it’s the perfect package.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Outing
The Raven King by Nora Sakavic
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This will get you even more invested in the series as you start to feel a deeper connection to the characters. Bare in mind it’s also gives you the same amount of whiplash as the first one with the level of intensity it throws at you. (Please check content warnings).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Violence, Sexual assault, and Torture
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO CONTENT WARNINGS
The King's Men by Nora Sakavic
challenging
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
My favourite in the series due to the emphasis put into characters and their relationships. This series will break you and build you whilst also making you wildly obsessed with a sport that doesn’t actually exist. However, keep in mind that it’s fanfic level intense and therefore checking contente warnings is a must.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Drug use, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Sexual violence
PLEASE CHECK CONTENT WARNINGS
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
A story that will invest you in it’s characters whilst satisfying all your enemies to lovers needs and allowing you to reflect on how you view status and wealth. (Also incredibly beautiful descriptions of landscape).
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
3.75
A look into developing relationships whilst finding yourself and a guide to understanding that hard times don’t necessarily last forever.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Sexual content
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book feels like you’re reading fan fiction but for that reason it will get you just as invested.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Physical abuse
Please check trigger warnings as there is a lot of heavy stuff in this series.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book manages to delve wonderfully into classic gothic tropes whilst making itself unique due to Wilde’s wit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Suicide
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
2.0
An emotional look into how weakness and strength can be interchangeable and a truthful dive into relationships and love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Death and Self harm
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
A beautiful yet draining look into grief and familial identity.
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