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129 reviews

An Heir Comes to Rise by Chloe C. Peñaranda

slow-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? No

3.0

Until I Get You by Claire Contreras

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Pedophilia, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Sexual assault, Stalking, Car accident, and Rape

All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

dark mysterious sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Stalking, Violence, Pedophilia, Infertility, Murder, Suicide, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Dementia, Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Child death, and Grief

The Fabric of our Souls by K.M. Moronova

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Torture, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, and Blood

Manacled by SenLinYu

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Murder, Self harm, Gore, Abortion, Blood, Grief, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Rape, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Slavery

The Devil's Bargain by Carin Hart

dark slow-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? No

3.75

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

A Twist of the Blade by S.M. Gaither

adventurous slow-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

3.0

The Song of the Marked by S.M. Gaither

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

4.25