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64 reviews

Tampa by Alissa Nutting

challenging dark medium-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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts

The List by Yomi Adegoke

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Hate crime, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Pedophilia, and Panic attacks/disorders

Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Vomit, War, Violence, Cannibalism, Murder, Hate crime, Torture, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Misogyny

The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, and Addiction

Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Cursing

Rizzio by Denise Mina

dark sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Gaslighting and Alcoholism

Minor: Abortion, Death of parent, and Grief

Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Animal death, Torture, Death, Murder, and Gore

Moderate: Cannibalism

Minor: Fire/Fire injury and Suicidal thoughts

Diavola by Jennifer Thorne

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, Vomit, and Death

Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Cursing

Minor: Animal death, Suicide, Medical trauma, and Abortion

A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson

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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Death, Blood, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Violence