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752 reviews

Seducing Scylla by Lex Logan

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping

Moderate: Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder

Minor: Fatphobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail

Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

emotional funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey

adventurous emotional reflective fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, Murder

Moderate: Cursing, Blood, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Domestic abuse, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, War

We Got the Beat by Jenna Miller

emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Fatphobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon

dark emotional hopeful 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Police brutality, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Genocide, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Pregnancy, War

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Incest, Sexual content, Transphobia, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Deadnaming, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Dysphoria

Minor: Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Police brutality, Colonisation, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Transphobia, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol

The Seep by Chana Porter

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Cultural appropriation

Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Transphobia

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Police brutality, War

Avast!: Pirate Stories From Transgender Authors by

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Police brutality, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Dysphoria