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515 reviews

Guardian of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis

adventurous emotional 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Death, and Grief

Minor: Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, and Torture

Spy x Family, Vol. 6 by Tatsuya Endo

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

Spy x Family, Vol. 5 by Tatsuya Endo

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Blood, and War

Daughter of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis

adventurous emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Blood, War, Vomit, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Bullying

Minor: Cursing and Domestic abuse

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Car accident and Sexual content

Spy x Family, Vol. 4 by Tatsuya Endo

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and War

Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux

dark emotional 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

4.0

Rae was truly TSTL, I was constantly shook by her choices. I still really enjoyed the book and am interested in reading the rest of the trilogy. Love the small town, PNW, cult, and witchy vibes. I think if you liked Twilight as a teen, you would like this as an adult, lol.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Gore, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual violence and Blood

Spy x Family, Vol. 3 by Tatsuya Endo

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Blood, Bullying, Murder, and Gun violence

O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker

dark 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Sexism

Minor: Sexual harassment, War, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Mental illness