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155 reviews
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
Apples Dipped in Gold by Scarlett St. Clair
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book had great pacing throughout and I loved the story! I can't wait for the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Death of parent
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
I love SMG and will pretty much read anything she writes. This one is not as good a some of her other novels, but I really enjoyed it from a Sci-Fi perspective. This is just my own preference: I like dual POVs only if they end up together. Otherwise, it feels so tortured .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Mountains Made of Glass by Scarlett St. Clair
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It was a good, quick read but I wish it were longer. The pace was rushed at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler
I cannot get over the pedophilia in this book. It overwhelmed the rest of a well written story. She's in the body of a 10 year old and is still considered a child as a vampire as well.
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
Peace Talks by Jim Butcher
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
This book was much shorter than the others but it did not disappoint. On to the next one 😊
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
I do not like the Dampire, Blade troupe when female characters are only used for plot devices. It's rough and this book does that. It's not for me, but I hope others enjoy!
The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.0
This book explores complex emotions of the characters and I enjoy the author doesn't shy away from all stages of grief.
Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault