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63 reviews

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book reminded me of Hot Fuzz in the best possible ways

Can't wait to read the sequel and see what happens with the movie. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Gun violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

dark emotional mysterious tense 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

5.0

Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Lord of the flies meets Disney World 

Haven by Mia Dalia

dark emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder

Minor: Mass/school shootings

Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing tense 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

This was a great criticism of artificial intelligence and the capitalism of Hollywood. 

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

5.0

 My wife aptly described this book as an expression of feminine rage. "Slewfoot" narrates the story of Abitha, a woman living in 1666, an era rife with tales of witches and devils. The narrative prompts you to ask — who were the real devils? As a reader, you're drawn into her world, experiencing the fear, frustration, and defiance that come with challenging the status quo. The author's portrayal of Abitha's struggle for autonomy in a patriarchal society is both poignant and empowering. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-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

4.25

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

5.0

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0