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54 reviews
A Dreadful Splendor by B.R. Myers
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Such a fun read! Truly creepy and dark, fantastically paced!
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Exceptionally written, deep and satisfying lore, characters that make your heart ache. I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Self harm, Torture, and Medical content
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
Would HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend reading / listening to "David Copperfield" before this. Makes the re-telling so much more interesting. Not that the story can't stand on its own, but DAMN you feel the layers. Beautifully told. Loved it.
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
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? Yes
3.25
Amazing to learn about the Syrian civil war and the harsh conditions faced by refugees as well as those who choose to stay behind - but not my favourite. Contrived in places.