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Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.0
The Hunger Games, but make it sapphic.
Ava Reid just gets better with every book. There is a lot to love about this book: it felt extremely nostalgic, with rich world-building and strong character arcs. At the very heart of this dystopian story is a very nuanced exploration of violence towards women and the ways in which young women, especially young queer women, survive worlds that are built to keep them from existing without fear.
Forever an auto-buy author for me.
Ava Reid just gets better with every book. There is a lot to love about this book: it felt extremely nostalgic, with rich world-building and strong character arcs. At the very heart of this dystopian story is a very nuanced exploration of violence towards women and the ways in which young women, especially young queer women, survive worlds that are built to keep them from existing without fear.
Forever an auto-buy author for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Homophobia
The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
3.25
I hope when I’m older I get to spend my free time reading books, snooping on my neighbors, and solving cozy murders in my small town.
Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
Brb going to see what phase of the moon I was born under.
This was the dark academia of my dreams. The world-building was so immersive. The characters complicated and so fleshed out. It does take some time to get into the story, but once I was in, I was in. Definitely a favorite read of the year for me.
This was the dark academia of my dreams. The world-building was so immersive. The characters complicated and so fleshed out. It does take some time to get into the story, but once I was in, I was in. Definitely a favorite read of the year for me.
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
5.0
There’s not much more to say than this is one smart book. The parallel to our world today was deeply unsettling, and while the naïveté of the main character was frustrating, the hope in these pages sold me. I will say that the magic system went over my head, but damn.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
It’s Bridgerton but with magic. It really delivered on all levels for me (especially the yearning) and now I’ll be anxiously awaiting book two.
You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.25
It’s been a while since I devoured a book and didn’t guess the ending halfway through.
Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
I kick my feet and scream over fictional men written by women a lot and Captain Gideon Sharpe is no exception. Ultimately predictable, but I loved this series.
The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
3.5
Oh Coal, my favorite disaster bisexual.
Kicked my feet and squealed over this. Now to (im)patiently wait for Kris’s (Kris’? [Grammar is hard]) story.
Kicked my feet and squealed over this. Now to (im)patiently wait for Kris’s (Kris’? [Grammar is hard]) story.
Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A witch who saves her menstrual blood to cast spells?
You know what, hell yeah.
You know what, hell yeah.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I need more time to think about this one.