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The Project by Courtney Summers
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Five Dark Fates by Kendare Blake
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore
Say Goodnight, Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I read this when I was in 7th grade, and it has stuck with me to this day. I remember this was one of the first times I ever cried over a book, and, after finishing it, I considered it to be one of my favorites of all time. It has been a long time, so I cannot tell you if it would remain in high esteem if I were to read it again now. After all, my reading tastes have evolved so much since then. However, I can say that thinking about this book makes me sad even now, and it is a sadness born of fondness. My stomach aches with grief over these characters I have not read about since 5 years ago. I can vividly recall certain emotionally charged scenes, such as Jimmy's death, even though I only read it once. I can even remember small details, like Jimmy's jacket and Morgan's acting classes. I loved this book and, one day, would really love to read it again. Based on the impact alone, I would recommend to anyone!
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It took me a while to acclimate to the simplistic and slightly bland writing style, but once I did, I found the characters and plot to be rather captivating. This world is dark and brutal, and the plot is full of twists and turns that you'll never see coming. I can't rate it very high because the first half was just way too slow-paced for my taste, but eventually, I found myself enjoying it a lot. Will read the sequel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Torture
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death