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Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.25

Darling by K. Ancrum

adventurous dark mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

What a fun and wild ride with a wicked, twisted end! This felt very much like a modern cautionary story, with a unique take on classic Peter Pan. I read along with  to the audiobook and I’m impressed by the performance. The narrator embodied Ancrum’s diverse cast of characters in a way that made the reading smooth and immersive.

Resurrection Road by Hannah Marae

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-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

4.0

The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Is there such a thing as cozy horror? This book is chilling but also cathartic. Its the kind of story you curl up with on a rainy day to read with a hot cup of tea. It’s an emotional contemporary experience that makes your heart ache, all while the sweet romance gives your butterflies . 

A mix of contemporary coming -of -age and psychological horror with a splash of satisfying nerdy pop culture (superhero comics and time travel, yes please), Lewis has done it again. This is perfect for fans of contemporary, slow-burn, emotional rollercoasters with science fiction and horror elements.

The Undead Truth of Us by Britney S. Lewis

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

The Undead Truth of Us promised the vibes of John Green, Warm Bodies, and Twilight, with an alternative Black girl main character and zombies like you've never seen them. 

The result is this raw, relatable, and refreshing YA masterpiece. With lyrical prose, a unique voice, and delicious angst, this book is a vibrant kaleidoscope of emotions, that will have you all in your feelings. 

The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0