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103 reviews

The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

dark emotional reflective tense slow-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

4.5

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

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

4.0

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

adventurous dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

adventurous medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The Story of a Brief Marriage by Anuk Arudpragasam

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

adventurous dark medium-paced

3.5

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

3.5

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

3.0