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141 reviews
A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0
I thought this book was amazing!! I loved that the cards played a huge role in the book! I thought the side romance was cute but I'm devastated about the ending!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE'S GONE
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment
Ghost Camera by Darcy Coates
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I thought this was a nice read and I liked it! A little clunky, but overall I really liked the idea :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Murder
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This is my first graphic novel book! I liked the art and the story a lot. I thought the friendship between Garlic and Carrot was heartwarming <3 A short and sweet book and I might read the second one too!
Sleep Tight by J.H. Markert
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
I loved this book! There's D.I.D. rep in here! I listened to it while I was at work, and it kept me on my toes. Perfect book to transition into fall
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual violence, Antisemitism, and Pregnancy
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? No
4.0
No Escape by Maren Stoffels
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide