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975 reviews

The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

4.5 stars. Absolutely adored this (as I have the other three Kingfisher books I’ve read this year). Creepy, funny and sad, with wonderful characters. Alex in particular is a brilliant creation.

If you’re looking for a historical Gothic horror, give this one a try.

Network Effect by Martha Wells

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.25

The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-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

4.75

A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Spear by Nicola Griffith

adventurous reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective tense 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

Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

dark mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.5

Home: Habitat, Range, Niche, Territory by Martha Wells

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0