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62 reviews

The Uncensored Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

challenging dark funny informative mysterious reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism, Classism, Cultural appropriation, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Shadow and Bone: The Collector's Edition by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous mysterious medium-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? It's complicated

2.5

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Death, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Antisemitism, Bullying, Homophobia, Incest, Murder, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Classism, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Addiction

You Will Get Through This Night by Daniel Howell

funny informative reflective slow-paced

3.0

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

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

4.75

Demon in the Wood: A Shadow and Bone Graphic Novel by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Murder, Self harm, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Abortion, Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Blood, Child death, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Drug use, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Mental illness, Slavery, Colonisation, Death, Genocide, Gore, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and War

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous informative mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging emotional funny sad 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? No

5.0