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A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
dark
funny
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
5.0
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Ruthless King by Alison Aimes
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The Royal Game by Linda Keir
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
Gothikana by RuNyx
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Every now and then, a book grabs me by the seat of my pants and will not let me put it down until I'm done. And then it continues to plague my thoughts and I just wish that it never ended-which inevitable leads me to hunting down fanfics of it. π All to live and bask in the amazing world and characters that the author created.
What book am I talking about? None other than Gothikana by RuNyx. When I read the blurb about this book, I was intrigued: "the eternal romance of Beauty & the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula." I mean, come on! Who wouldn't be interested?
It did not disappoint, Besties. Was it dark and mysterious? β Did it have paranormal/supernatural undertones? β Was the setting memorable? (I mean Castles?? Ruins?? Dark Lake??) β Did it have imperfect characters that you can't help fall in love with? β Was it spicy? β πΆοΈβ Did it have memorable quotes? β
The pacing was on point. Nowhere in the story did I get bored/felt like it dragged or felt like things got rushed. RuNyx introduces us to this mysterious world and she weaves this magical story. I just want to know, "CAN WE HAVE SOME MORE PLEASE??"
I leave you with my favorite quote from the male character, Vad. The way he describes his devotion/commitment to Corvina..this is why they say, chose the Villain and not the Hero.
βThis will last until the day the roses on my grave stop sharing roots with the roses on yours,β he declared. βI will have you even in death, little witch. I am your beast. I am your madness. And you, youβre my afterlife.β
What book am I talking about? None other than Gothikana by RuNyx. When I read the blurb about this book, I was intrigued: "the eternal romance of Beauty & the Beast meets the gothic suspense of Dracula." I mean, come on! Who wouldn't be interested?
It did not disappoint, Besties. Was it dark and mysterious? β Did it have paranormal/supernatural undertones? β Was the setting memorable? (I mean Castles?? Ruins?? Dark Lake??) β Did it have imperfect characters that you can't help fall in love with? β Was it spicy? β πΆοΈβ Did it have memorable quotes? β
The pacing was on point. Nowhere in the story did I get bored/felt like it dragged or felt like things got rushed. RuNyx introduces us to this mysterious world and she weaves this magical story. I just want to know, "CAN WE HAVE SOME MORE PLEASE??"
I leave you with my favorite quote from the male character, Vad. The way he describes his devotion/commitment to Corvina..this is why they say, chose the Villain and not the Hero.
βThis will last until the day the roses on my grave stop sharing roots with the roses on yours,β he declared. βI will have you even in death, little witch. I am your beast. I am your madness. And you, youβre my afterlife.β
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Mental illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
You, with a View by Jessica Joyce
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
5.0
Filthy Rich Vampires: The Complete Duet by Andie M. Long, Andie M. Long
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Cannibalism
Minor: Bullying and Classism
Electric Idol by Katee Robert
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0