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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, and Suicide
XOXO by Axie Oh
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
The Mermaid from Jeju by Sumi Hahn
emotional
funny
informative
medium-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
4.0
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories by Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Aviaq Johnston, Richard Van Camp, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, Anguti Johnston
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Violence
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Hate crime, Suicide, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Vomit, and Pregnancy
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
dark
funny
tense
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Sexual violence, and Violence
A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0