Age Group: New Adult
Stories That Keep Me Reading Past My Bedtime
Psychological suspense and twisty thrillers that keep me—ahem, I mean the reader—guessing until the final page. If I can’t predict the twist, you’ve already won me over. Mystery with strong atmosphere and unforgettable characters, where the setting feels so vivid it might as well be the protagonist. Horror that chills without relying on shock value. … Read more
SFF/Fantasy
SFF/Fantasy I love a good genre blend with fantasy—sci-fi, horror, gothic, mystery, romance (though note I’m more plot-focused than romance, so romantasy isn’t my first choice). Really, anything except contemporary (unless it’s paranormal)! Gimme anything with elements of myth, legends, history, and/or fairytales (retellings or re-imaginings welcomed), preferably lesser-known cultures (i.e. Middle Eastern, Indigenous, African, … Read more
Speculative
Speculative While not the hugest fan of contemporary fantasy, I do love a good paranormal and urban fantasy and would want to see things like Hush, Hush or The Mortal Instruments (but for now and BIPOC) or something similar to Crescent City (but BIPOC). I’d love an elevated dark academia or some moody, dark atmospheric … Read more