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338 reviews
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
dark
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't know what this says about me, but I loved this book and this whole series. It's dark and twisted and absolutely hilarious. This dark rom-com is the perfect laid-back reading material for those who have a very dark sense of humor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
challenging
mysterious
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
For fans of "Blood Over Bright Haven" and "Babel," The Otherwhere Post brings to the table a unique magic system involving language, writing, and words. The world building is rich and imaginative. This story will have you hanging off every last sentence as we follow our main character who has lost everything: her family, her past, and even her name.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
The Wildest Things by Andrea Hannah
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Slow start, then builds. Snow White reimagined. What happens after 2p years of slumber when her kingdom is in ruin by Blight? It gave very "Annihilation" and "Wilder Girls" vibes. If those books were your thing, you'd enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Grove Hollow Metamorphosis: A 1980s Gothic Paranormal Romance Novel by Shelby Nicole McFadden
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Set in the 80s + hot ghost + ancient Egyptian mythology. It's like you put all my favorite things I hyperfixate on in one place. Loved it. Need book 2 now. 🥰🥰🥰
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
Only Bad Options by Jennifer Estep
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The espionage, the action, the ROMANTIC TENSION. Ugh, just chef's kiss. And the BANTER! Amazing 👏
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Death of parent, Abandonment, War, and Classism
While We're Young by K.L. Walther
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.75
A contemporary novel following 3 young adults as they skip school for a day trip to Philly. Not much plot-wise happens, but the point of the book is how the characters develop by the end.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
The Usher of Spring by Tayloranne Worley
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The Norse mythology tie-ins were fun. Needed more overall world building/development. Found a few random grammer errors but nothing major. The plot was definitely compelling and kept me interested.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Book one was passable, but this book was definitely mid. The story got so convoluted. The lore was confusing. And frankly...I just was bored, which was disappointing since I relatively enjoyed book 1. The constant flashbacks were so jarring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
A Court Bright and Broken by Amy Patrick
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An amazing *fae* spin on the classic Cinderella story. It was immersive, flirty, and captivating. The banter was top tier. A true romastasy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Grief, and Death of parent
Gild by Raven Kennedy
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
An enthralling spin on the tale of Midas and his touch of gold. Slow pace. Read TW/CW. Not much really occurs in this book. I'm hoping more plot happens in book 2.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Slavery