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49 reviews
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really enjoy this book! To me, it’s a mix of Greek Mythology, Rappaccini’s Daughter, and The Inheritance Games, all with its own twist. I discovered that it’s written like there is a sequel or series waiting to be written, and I’m excited to see what happens next!
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very interesting rags to riches mystery. I can’t wait to read the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.75
A lovely continuation of the inheritance games; a fun mystery read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
A Sky Painted Gold by Laura Wood
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Very similar to the great gatsby
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.75
Beautiful, historically rich, rooted in actual Persian myth, and an amazing journey to self love and acceptance
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
A beautiful exploration into misogyny and LGBT+ humans
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Animal death and Confinement
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
funny
inspiring
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
4.75
This is a beautiful book! It’s a lovely blend of English historical fiction and fantasy. With the LGBT+ inclusivity, I know that many young people will relate to these characters and develop empathy for those in different situations than their own, as the characters in the book do. This is the first book in a trilogy (and a novella), which makes it perfect for helping motivate my students to read more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Outing, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, and Alcohol
Cazadora by Romina Garber
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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