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85 reviews

Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Forever changed by reading these incredible stories. They aren’t the kind to leave you. Truly a life changing experience reading this. 
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Through the Woods by E.M. Carroll

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Soooo so creepy, oh my word! This kind of reminds me of one sentence scary stories. They’re so brief but absolutely pack a chilling punch. 
Taproot by Keezy Young

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adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Another graphic to reread during spooky season. Beautiful and charming. A story we can all enjoy and feel warmed by as our weather turns cool. 
Hollow by Branden Boyer-White, Shannon Watters

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Perfect spooky season read! Such a fun and light hearted story with absolutely gorgeous illustration. I may have to reread this every year. 
On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-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? No

5.0

It’s hard to put into words how I feel about this book. By far one of the best stories I’ve read in terms story development. Loved the characters a lot and how the book depicts spirits and death. Very moving and beautiful. This will stay in my heart forever. 
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Wynd Book One: Flight of the Prince by James Tynion IV

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Definitely check this out if you love magic and found family. It’s absolutely gorgeous in the palettes of color and illustration. I couldn’t put this down! 
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

3.25

This was cute and I enjoyed its lightness in the midst of reading about adventures or horror. 
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Yasha Nydoorin by Cecil Castellucci, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer

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adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Last Session Vol. 1: Roll for Initiative by Jasmine Walls

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0