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The Funnel to You : Sasha and Matt's Story by Nikki Grant
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This is a much lighter romance story than what I gravitate towards, but it was cute and tackles an FMC with the most relatable anxiety and an MMC who has some questionable albeit harmless tactics at getting the girl. It’s slow burn, with a few spicy moments, and just a feel good story with an ending perfectly set up for book two.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking
The Painting by Robert Sneed
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The most perfect and sinister horror graphic novel with such an incredible homage to horror actors and actresses we all know and love. The story sucks you right in, and the feeling of dread from these black and white images are lingering and brutal. Infinity stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Panic Playhouse by Remy Oliver
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Panic Playhouse is quite a vivid extreme horror novella that explores human depravity via torture for pay and the dark web. It wasn’t the most overtly gruesome novella I have ever read, but it did pack some intense moments of terror and brutality. Truly a fantastic debut from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Torture, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Child death and Gun violence
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug abuse
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I liked it. It had scary/intense moments. But how you gonna end like that tho? I feel oddly disrespected.
The Hunt by Mila Crawford
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Heathen approved! I’m so down for religious trauma where the plot is mainly why-choose smut complete with obsessive MMCs who enjoy depravity. The audiobook is sinfully delicious and duet narrated, a real treat for your ears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Look, Don't Touch: A Dark Billionaire Romance by Meg Everly, Meg Everly
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
5.0
This is so much more than simply a billionaire dark romance. It is a beautiful and at times heartbreaking story of finding love, care, and compassion after a living with trauma and cruelty. Hailey is a psychologist who fiercely guards her heart, Arlo is a billionaire who despises touch. The two of them overcome their woes through snarky banter, beautiful language, and the most delicious k!nk (poly scenes and special clubs). This book had me laughing out loud and ugly crying within the same chapters. Infinity stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
Minor: Animal cruelty, Rape, Suicide, and Murder
Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
mean girls meets werewolves & a cute story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
I'm a Fan by Sheena Patel
dark
reflective
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
4.25
damn girl.
This is messy and dry but the commentary on social media fixation/the audacity of men/the patriarchy/love in a world that wants it but doesn’t know how to maintain it was fantastic.
but damn girl, he ain’t worth all that.
This is messy and dry but the commentary on social media fixation/the audacity of men/the patriarchy/love in a world that wants it but doesn’t know how to maintain it was fantastic.
but damn girl, he ain’t worth all that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexual content
To peen or not to peen by Tanya Lynn
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
This was written for the bookish people with squishy peens on their bookshelves. It’s spicy, funny and just a good laugh at our own bookish behavior. Also *pregnancy trope*
Karma by Lauren Biel
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This gave off The Purge vibes complete with mask, murder, secret society and spicy good boy moments. It took a while for the story to build, which for a novella isn’t what I typically enjoy but once I hit the 35% point I was hooked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Blood, and Murder