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307 reviews
The Darkest Flower by Kristin Wright
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Child abuse
The Best American Short Stories 2020 by Heidi Pitlor, Curtis Sittenfeld
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
What Counts as Love by Marian Crotty
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Girl in Landscape by Jonathan Lethem
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Animal death
The Guardians by Ana Castillo
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-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? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence and Violence
Danger Days by Catherine Pierce
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
5.0
I adore this poet, and this latest volume does not disappoint.
Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
We Are the Fire by Sam Taylor
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Dark and haunting and beautiful like flames that burn...
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence