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Roaming by Jillian Tamaki, Mariko Tamaki

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

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The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

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emotional mysterious tense 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

3.5

Faebound by Saara El-Arifi

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

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

3.75

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An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson

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challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.5

Thank you so much @orbitbooks_uk for this proof.
You really can't go wrong with S.T Gibson vampires 🩸❤️
I adored 'A Dowry of Blood' and I loved this one too.
S.T has such a trademark way of writing, this beautiful lyrical style that is addictive to read. She sucks you in (lol) and keeps you hooked with every page.
This is a retelling of 'Carmilla' told from the perspective of Laura and Carmilla as their lives get entwined with each other and their college professor. I loved the blend of the vampire elements with the dark academia vibes. Between this release and 'Evocation' later in the year, S.T Gibson is going to have one hell of a 2024.
UK Release - 15th February 🗓️ from @orbitbooks_uk

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Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

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dark emotional funny medium-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

4.0

The Beholders by Hester Musson

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

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

3.75

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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

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challenging dark emotional sad tense 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

Andrew Joseph White has done it again. His ability to create such horror but also the most powerful love and found family stories has me in a chokehold.

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Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris

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challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country Vol. 1 by Lisandro Estherren, James Tynion IV

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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

Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0