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No Longer Human by Junji Ito
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Outsider by Albert Camus
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Death's End by Cixin Liu
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Ironbark by Jay Carmichael
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A beautifully written gothic horror. Some plot points were prredictable but the sense of tension and horror was well maintained throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
Minor: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Gaslighting, and War
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Sharp and insightful account of the author's upbringing and relationship with her mother. Was incredibly readable despite upsetting subject matter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Alcoholism
A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Really good character relationships and tension but not very strong narratively.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, Xenophobia, Murder, and War
Minor: Infidelity
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25