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Her Soul to Take: Limited Special Edition: A Paranormal Dark Academia Romance by Harley Laroux
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Demons, witches, and elder gods...oh my! This supernatural spicy read was sizziling as well as had an interesting plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Alcohol
The Lesser Key of Solomon by S.L. MacGregor Mathers, Aleister Crowley
informative
slow-paced
3.0
I'll be honest. I ended up here after a deep dive into Helluva Boss lore.
The Legend of Meneka by Kritika H. Rao
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An imaginative and rich story involving Hindu mythology. It was immerse and had me on the edge of my seat. The characters were so well written.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
The Last Great Heir by Carina Finn
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Interesting idea, but not executed well. Characters left very blank and forgettable.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
dark
emotional
tense
slow-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
3.75
A look into the history and what events let up to that of the "wicked" witch of Oz, Elphie. Was she even wicked? What makes someone wicked? Tread lightly, though, if you are looking for something like the version told by Broadway/the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Brewed With Love by Shelly Page
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
4.0
A magical second-chance Sapphic romance. We follow two apothecary workers as they follow up clues after their store is broken into. Sparks reignite an old flame.
A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Slow to start but really picks up after 30% in. This book is like if Babel by R.F. Kuang and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros was merged into one. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
It's a fun and cute romance novel surrounding DnD!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life Vol. 2 by coolkyousinnjya, Mitsuhiro Kimura
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A thrilling sequel to The Hurricane Wars. I really enjoyed the banter between the characters. It felt fun. Very Shadow and Bone vibes if Alina had picked the Darkling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Death, Sexual content, Alcohol, and War