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#1

N/A

4.3
(9)
"I recommend "Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego" (weird, eerie, thought-provoking, and just so hard to put down) and "El cuerpo en qué nací" (very gorgeous writing style)."
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"I recommend "Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego" (weird, eerie, thought-provoking, and just so hard to put down) and "El cuerpo en qué nací" (very gorgeous writing style)."
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"I’m having a blast. Definitely recommend."
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"Currently on Doctor Sueño by Stephen King."
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"Apocolipsis Z trilogy. Zombie books. Easy enough and the vocabulary is modern."
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"I also like Una vez fui tú, about a Mexican-American woman’s life as she tried to find her voice."
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"I liked La sociedad secreta de de brujas rebeldes. It was a cute story and easy to read."
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"Alas de Sangre (english novel set, but available in spanish! You can buy both to help with translation!)"
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"Into the Drowning Deep is a fun read!"
#2

Royal Road

5.5
(6)
"What you are looking for"
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"Love Shadow Slave and LOTM. Royal Road is a great platform for western authors."
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"Royal Road is full of great novels."
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"It's free and worth checking out!"
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"It's slower paced, but it's quality writing, making it easily one of my top 5."
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"I think it's a fun read with a slow burn."
#3

Author

3.7
(6)
"Other than that 'Scoring the Sacred Body of the Ancients from the Get-go' is really enjoyable too."
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"Some chapters were jaw dropping good."
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"If you don't care about crappy romance then: I shall seal the heavens, renegade immortal and a will eternal (same author). Some chapters were jaw dropping good."
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"I really liked Alchemy Emperor of the Divine Dao, especially the first and second world."
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"Some chapters were jaw dropping good."
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"I struggled to finish it due to the slight body horror nature of the disease, but I otherwise did really enjoy it."
#4

Wuxia World

4.2
(5)
"Wu Dong Quan Kun is one of my favorites."
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"Warlock of the Magus World is captivating."
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"City of Sin offers a unique perspective."
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"Book Eater is a great read."
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"I refuse to support the author after dragging his feet."
#5

Ascendance of a Bookworm

5.0
(3)
"Ascendancy of a bookworm. It’s one of my favorite series ever written."
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"Ascendance of a Bookworm"
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"Ascendance of a Bookworm: The best world building of any media I've ever experienced."
#6

Orson Scott Card

5.0
(3)
"Recommend the enders game and continued into the speaker for the dead trilogy by orson Scott card on audiobook as that is the preferred medium by the author and it really makes a difference."
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"I would second the Homecoming series by Orson Scott Card."
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"An excellent adaptation of the movie published as a novel in 1989."
#7

DC Comics

3.8
(4)
"Top-notch storytelling and art."
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"Great mystery and character development."
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"Clever and engaging with classic characters."
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"Skip the sequels, the original is the best."
#8

Michael Crichton

4.7
(3)
"I really liked Sphere by Michael Crichton."
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"Definitely a captivating read that keeps you on the edge of your seat."
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"Sphere by Michael Crichton is an oldie-but-goodie."
#9

Er Gen

4.7
(3)
"A captivating journey through cultivation and immortality."
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"Incredible well done, but is closer to a Thriller in a cultivation World."
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"Generic but solid Xianxia that's a great introduction to the genre. The translation is superlative with good explanations in TL notes for a lot of the chapters."
#10

I Eat Tomatoes

4.3
(3)
"Considered one of the best authors of the genre."
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"A good entry novel into the genre with an easy-to-understand cultivation system."
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"Another great entry novel with standard tropes that are helpful for new readers."
#11

Nick Cutter

4.3
(3)
"Nick Cutter’s *The Deep* is exactly what you’re looking for."
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"The Troop by Nick Cutter is a good read"
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"The Deep by Nick Cutter."
#12

César Aira

4.0
(3)
"Try César Aira: "Ema, la cautiva", "Una novela china", "Cómo me hice monja" are some titles I remember as good short novels."
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"Try César Aira: "Ema, la cautiva", "Una novela china", "Cómo me hice monja" are some titles I remember as good short novels."
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"Try César Aira: "Ema, la cautiva", "Una novela china", "Cómo me hice monja" are some titles I remember as good short novels."
#13

Lord of Mysteries

5.0
(2)
"Lord of the Mysteries"
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"Lord of Mysteries - This got me into reading webnovels, read it if you like mystery mix with world building."
#14

Gerald Lund

5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend "The Alliance" by Gerald N. Lund."
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"I really enjoyed “The Alliance” by Gerald Lund. It’s a sci-fi/dystopia with some themes about agency thrown in."
#15

Mother of Learning

5.0
(2)
"Considered peak in the pf genre."
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"Mother of Learning is a great novel."
#16

Brandon Sanderson

5.0
(2)
"Definitely Brandon Sanderson. Start with Mistborn."
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"You might enjoy the prolific works of Brandon Sanderson. No explicit content as far as I recall, immersive worlds, plays on a myriad of themes a reader could tie to the Gospel, and most certainly fits the bill for sci-fi/fantasy."
#17

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

5.0
(2)
"I highly recommend *Marina*."
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"His famous one is *La sombra del viento*, but you can also try his young adult novels."
#18

Alma Delia Murillo

5.0
(2)
"He recommended an author Alma Delia Murillo and I bought La cabeza de mi padre and Cuentos de maldad. Ever since I've been a teenager I've had to force myself to read books, but I couldn't put these down."
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"He recommended an author Alma Delia Murillo and I bought La cabeza de mi padre and Cuentos de maldad. Ever since I've been a teenager I've had to force myself to read books, but I couldn't put these down."
#19

Audible

5.0
(2)
"The film adaptation is more lighthearted, but the sequels align with the movie's tone."
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"It's epic, and the first 9 books (10 soon) are on audible."
#20

Penguin Random House

5.0
(2)
"My daughter loved Good Girls Guide to Murder."
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"My daughter also likes Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone."
#21

Cradle

4.5
(2)
"Also considered peak in the pf genre."
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"Mandatory Cradle mention, poor girl has scars absolutely everywhere. She's really badass too."
#22

Tom King

4.5
(2)
"My brother in Christ, you MUST read Tom King's Mr. Miracle"
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"DC's Omega Men by Tom King."
#23

Maureen Johnson

4.5
(2)
"An engaging mystery with well-developed characters."
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"The Stevie Bell books are good YA mysteries with a bit of a spooky/eerie vibe."
#24

Games Workshop

4.5
(2)
"The Eisenhorn omnibus is a fantastic entry point into the 40k universe, blending rich lore with engaging storytelling."
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"The core rulebook provides a solid overview of the 40k universe, especially for newcomers."
#25

Greig Beck

4.5
(2)
"An exhilarating read that keeps you on the edge of your seat."
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"A thrilling sequel that expands on the original's excitement."
#26

Brian Keene

4.5
(2)
"I have such a soft spot for Urban Gothic by Brian Keene. Maybe because it was my first. Ah, memories…"
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"Dead Sea by Brian Keene."
#27

Mary Shelley

4.0
(2)
"Frankenstein."
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"Frankenstein by Mary Shelley."
#28

TJ Newman

4.0
(2)
"Drowning by TJ Newman."
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"It’s a quick read and I think it might match with the vibe you are looking for."
#29

Lincoln Child

4.0
(2)
"Deep Storm by Lincoln Child is a pretty decent thriller."
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"Deep Storm by Lincoln Child."
#30

Kristopher Rufty

4.0
(2)
"I’d like to say Wol-vriey as well but that may be more a preference pick because his books make me happy."
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"Kristopher Rufty is an underrated ‘extreme’ horror author who doesn’t really get the love he deserves. His novel ‘Lucy’ is great."
#31

Jeff Strand

4.0
(2)
"I don't feel like I ever see him mentioned anywhere, and he has some great stuff."
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"The guy is super prolific."
#32

Dungeons & Dragons

3.0
(2)
"The old DND comics are enjoyable and may be disappearing from digital stores."
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"The D&D branded novels are not as high quality as the inspirations listed in Appendix N."
#33

Laura Gallego

5.0
(1)
"I’ve read two so far and loved them both."
#34

Julio Cortázar

5.0
(1)
"All of them are beautiful and you'll like the stories told."
#35

The Rascal Does Not Dream

5.0
(1)
"The Rascal Does Not Dream series by Hajime Kamoshida is not what it may first appear to be... It is surprisingly deep and meaningful."
#36

Memory Sorrow and Thorn

5.0
(1)
"My absolute favorite is Tad Williams Memory Sorrow and Thorn."
#37

Janny Wurts

5.0
(1)
"If you like large scale classic epic fantasy, you should definitely try Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts!"
#38

Julien Gracq

5.0
(1)
"The Opposing Shore by Julien Gracq is a masterpiece - the best prose in the French literature."
#39

Steven Erikson

5.0
(1)
"Based on your preferences it seems like you prefer complexity which would lead me to recommend Malazan."
#40

Rachel Smythe

5.0
(1)
"Lore Olympus is a fun Hades/Persephone retelling."
#41

Jules Verne

5.0
(1)
"From Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne is excellent."
#42

Madeline Miller

5.0
(1)
"Circe by Madeline Miller."
#43

Isaac Asimov

5.0
(1)
"Robot series by Isaac Asimov, starting with Caves of Steel."
#44

Wandering Inn

5.0
(1)
"Wandering inn - more slice of life, but it is still an epic fantasy. Best in the litrpg genre."
#45

Oracle Paths

5.0
(1)
"'Oracle Paths' and 'Kill the sun' You'll thank me later."
#46

Shadow Slave

5.0
(1)
"Shadow Slave is written by Guiltythree who is Russian but writes the novel in English."
#47

A Will Eternal

5.0
(1)
"A Will Eternal"
#48

Reverend Insanity

5.0
(1)
"Reverend Insanity"
#49

Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality

5.0
(1)
"Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality"
#50

Beyond the Timescape

5.0
(1)
"Beyond the Timescape"
#51

Min-Maxing my TRPG

5.0
(1)
"Min-Maxing my TRPG: Best prose of any LN I've ever read."
#52

Baccano

5.0
(1)
"Read baccano, it's set in america in 3 different time periods."
#53

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

5.0
(1)
"Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke."
#54

Dracula

5.0
(1)
"Dracula."
#55

Riftwar saga

5.0
(1)
"Riftwar saga by Raymond e Feist."
#56

Dune

5.0
(1)
"Dune, by herbert."
#57

The Count of Monte Cristo

5.0
(1)
"I am a fan of Dumas. Specifically would recommend The Count of Monte Cristo."
#58

Irene Sarmiento

5.0
(1)
"A girl trying to find her friend after she vanishes one day with the help of a talking cat."
#59

Olly Richards

5.0
(1)
"It's really helpful to be able to take notes, be able to click on any word and have the French dictionary pop up."
#60

Mariana Enriquez

5.0
(1)
"El libro es corto e interesante !!!"
#61

Hemingway

5.0
(1)
"El viejo y el mar - the old man and the sea, but in spanish."
#62

Dr. Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo

5.0
(1)
"That one comes in English and Filipino."
#63

Isabel Allende

5.0
(1)
"I also love the books by Isabel Allende."
#64

Jeff Wheeler

5.0
(1)
"He is a fantasy writer that my entire family likes to read. I started reading his stories when he started out with the Legends of Muirwood series and he has gotten better and better."
#65

Ray Nayler

5.0
(1)
"The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler beautifully written, unique world building and fantastically realized characters"
#66

Molly Knox Ostertag

5.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed *The Deep Dark* by Molly Knox Ostertag."
#67

Craig Silvey

5.0
(1)
"Runt by Craig Silvey!"
#68

Tillie Walden

5.0
(1)
"On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden — Space sci-fi."
#69

Philip K. Dick

5.0
(1)
""Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" is a must read if you're into cyberpunk books."
#70

Tim Winton

5.0
(1)
"'Blueback' by Tim Winton."
#71

Wylah: The Koorie Warrior

5.0
(1)
"Wylah: The Koorie Warrior could work for this."
#72

CHEMICAL SYSTEM

5.0
(1)
"I think this is where u can buy it physically."
#73

Douglas Clegg

5.0
(1)
"Douglas Clegg's 'You Come When I Call You' is really fucking good, one of my favorite horror novels."
#74

Daniel Kraus

5.0
(1)
"It has a great combination of that underwater trapped terror feel with an almost Andy-Weir-like competency struggle to get free."
#75

Xianxia

5.0
(1)
"The Tianhai empress is one of the coolest characters in Xianxia and her daughter is similarly well written."
#76

Robert Galbraith

5.0
(1)
"Dual male-female leads, Robin is such a well-drawn woman and each book focuses on a different sort of world."
#77

China Mieville

5.0
(1)
"It’s the second in the New Crobuzon trilogy but can be read as a stand alone."
#78

Angeline Boulley

5.0
(1)
"A really good YA thriller/mystery with heavier themes balanced by character relationships and a romantic subplot."
#79

Wrath James White

5.0
(1)
"I've never felt so strongly about a book."
#80

Peter Watts

5.0
(1)
"Starfish by Peter Watts is a great recommendation."
#81

Lucas Lex Dejong

5.0
(1)
"A captivating story that draws you in."
#82

HarperCollins

5.0
(1)
"She enjoys the Ruby Redfort books."
#83

Brian Jacques

5.0
(1)
"The Redwall series is a delightful read for both children and adults, with engaging stories about forest animals."
#84

Kristopher Triana

5.0
(1)
"Triana has really beautiful prose and graphically disturbing imagery, and if you're looking for something on the supernatural side, this is it."
#85

Amazon

5.0
(1)
"It’s a different take on cultivation, mostly what happens when everyone knows how high you can go and when everyone knows that there are higher realms."
#86

Monica Ojeda

5.0
(1)
"One of the best written books I have ever read in my life."
#87

Agatha Christie

5.0
(1)
"A classic Agatha Christie like Murder on the Orient Express or And Then There Were None."
#88

Pantheon Books

5.0
(1)
"A powerful narrative about the Holocaust."
#89

Vaughn Tan

5.0
(1)
"I enjoyed the experience of trying 11:30 to Baguio."
#90

Malayo

5.0
(1)
"A beautiful and touching story that resonates with the morning spirit!"
#91

W3 Open Source

5.0
(1)
"An insightful series that encourages personal growth and letting go of negativity."
#92

Drawn & Quarterly

5.0
(1)
"A beautifully illustrated and poignant story."
#93

Tor Books

5.0
(1)
"Into the Drowning Deep is one of my favorites and is about being stuck in the middle of the ocean, so I highly recommend."
#94

WordPress

5.0
(1)
"The next three volumes are also available and easy to read."
#95

Kristopher Tirana

5.0
(1)
"Every Brian G. Berry book is such a good time."
#96

Top Shelf Productions

5.0
(1)
"A deep dive into the Jack the Ripper story."
#97

Google Drive

5.0
(1)
"The first six volumes are easily accessible and well-organized."
#98

Black Library

5.0
(1)
"A must-read for any Warhammer 40k fan, with a gripping narrative and deep lore."
#99

Lois Duncan

5.0
(1)
"One of my favorites back in the day."
#100

Crowley Barns

5.0
(1)
"It's about a psycho overprotective Dad chasing down his daughter when she goes out for some fun instead of staying home like she's supposed to."
#101

Michael Connelly

5.0
(1)
"These are crime dramas full of mystery, twists, and surprise endings."
#102

Bosch

5.0
(1)
"The Bosch books by Connelly are very good, as someone recommended. The author has introduced a new character, Rene Ballard, and she is taking most of the spotlight in the last several books."
#103

Ellen Daltow

5.0
(1)
"Is a great anthology."
#104

Sue Grafton

5.0
(1)
"I LOVED this series sooo much. There are a few sex scenes but it's fairly mild."
#105

Ergen

5.0
(1)
"A captivating story with rich characters and an engaging plot."
#106

Joan Lowery Nixon

5.0
(1)
"A thrilling read that captivates the imagination."
#107

Darynda Jones

5.0
(1)
"A compelling start to the Sunshine Vicram crime fiction trilogy with engaging characters and a mix of romance."
#108

Geek Love

5.0
(1)
"I actually think this one is super perfect for this!!"
#109

Martial God Asura

5.0
(1)
"Great introduction for first timers!"
#110

Martial World

5.0
(1)
"Best xianxia execution. Has all the tropes, ones we like, ones we don't. Also has some emotional moments."
#111

Solo Leveling

5.0
(1)
"Best korean dungeon type novel for a beginner. It started the rave about the dungeons and there's a good reason for it!"
#112

That time I got reincarnated as a slime

5.0
(1)
"Everything you expect to find in a Japanese novel, you will get it here. But everything was executed beautifully."
#113

The Perfect Run

5.0
(1)
"The Perfect Run is a fantastic read."
#114

Supper Supportive

5.0
(1)
"Supper Supportive is very engaging."
#115

Chrysalis

5.0
(1)
"Chrysalis is an amazing story."
#116

Godclad

5.0
(1)
"Mixes scifi cyberpunk with an incredible interesting original magic system."
#117

Patrick Ness

4.0
(1)
"An enjoyable story."
#118

Estefania Lusby

4.0
(1)
"It's a short story, you can find it online."
#119

Drew Hayes

4.0
(1)
#120

Haylock Jobson

4.0
(1)
"I think covers your criteria."
#121

Iría Parente and Selene Pascual

4.0
(1)
"I’m reading Desde soulcial and enjoying it so far."
#122

The Spice and Wolf

4.0
(1)
"The Spice and Wolf series by Isuna Hasekura is p"
#123

Emily Brontë

4.0
(1)
"Wuthering heights by Emily Brontë."
#124

Honore de Balzac

4.0
(1)
"Honore de Balzac's The Wild Ass Skin. It's something of a monkey paw tale."
#125

George MacDonald

4.0
(1)
"Phantastes by George MacDonald is a sort of rambling dream sequence of a book where a young man is transported into a fantasy world."
#126

Rebuild World

4.0
(1)
"Rebuild World: Solid story and the editor has a PhD in literary studies."
#127

86

4.0
(1)
"Have you watched 86? The books are good."
#128

Kino’s Journey

4.0
(1)
"Kino’s Journey."
#129

Torture Princess

4.0
(1)
"Torture Princess."
#130

Apothecary Diaries

4.0
(1)
"Apothecary Diaries."
#131

The Conqueror from a Dying Kingdom

4.0
(1)
"The Conqueror from a Dying Kingdom."
#132

Classic Conan

4.0
(1)
"Classic conan by howard."
#133

Elric of Melnibone

4.0
(1)
"Elric of Melnibone, by Michael Moorcock."
#134

Sabato

4.0
(1)
"El túnel (sabato) and Aura (fuentes) are a bit harder than Como agua para chocolate but they’re both super short and engaging reads."
#135

Javier Castillo

4.0
(1)
"I liked El día que se perdió la cordura by Javier Castillo."
#136

Fuentes

4.0
(1)
"El túnel (sabato) and Aura (fuentes) are a bit harder than Como agua para chocolate but they’re both super short and engaging reads."
#137

Kristin Bryant

4.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed it!"
#138

Christopher Golden

4.0
(1)
"The Ocean Dark by Christopher Golden."
#139

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

4.0
(1)
"Not necessarily a murder mystery, but Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Inheritance Games has a murder mystery feel."
#140

Paul E. Cooley

4.0
(1)
"The Black by Paul E. Cooley."
#141

Kenneth McGill

4.0
(1)
"Is some pretty enjoyable and relatively obscure sci-fi."
#142

Warren Fahy

4.0
(1)
"'Pandemonium' by Warren Fahy!"
#143

Dan Abnett

4.0
(1)
"Marvel's Annihilation by Dan and Abnett Lanning."
#144

Diana Peterfreund

4.0
(1)
"The Clue inspired series by Diana Peterfreund is more of a straightforward murder mystery."
#145

Darcy Coates

4.0
(1)
"From Below by Darcy Coates."
#146

Brandon Mull

4.0
(1)
"I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned Fablehaven. They're meant for teens, but I definitely enjoyed them."
#147

David Farland

4.0
(1)
"Another series that is less directly LDS influenced is the Earth King Series by David Farland."
#148

Garrett Cook

4.0
(1)
"A fucked-up haunted house novel told from the perspective of the house."
#149

Lisa Smith

4.0
(1)
"The Forbidden Game by Lisa Smith."
#150

T.R. Napper

4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend T.R. Napper‘s new novel „The Escher Man“."
#151

Yuhki Kamatani

4.0
(1)
"Maybe try the *Our Dreams at Dusk* series by Yuhki Kamatani."
#152

Dao of the Bizarre Immortal

4.0
(1)
"Dao of the bizzare immortal, it's not really a cultivation novel but it does have it."
#153

Emily Henry

4.0
(1)
"Emily Henry’s romances are fun reads and not super explicit."
#154

Caitlin Starling

4.0
(1)
"Deep cave exploration with lots of underwater parts, pretty decent read."
#155

Humanoids

4.0
(1)
"A sci-fi classic with stunning visuals."
#156

Mabel Seeley

4.0
(1)
"The Chuckling Fingers is a good, creepy mystery from the 30s with a grown-up Nancy Drew vibe."
#157

Simone St James

4.0
(1)
"It's a murder mystery at a girls boarding school told from two timelines."
#158

Kitchen Sink Press

4.0
(1)
"A unique interpretation of biblical stories."
#159

Revered Insanity

4.0
(1)
"A better focus in plot and character."
#160

Julia Armfield

4.0
(1)
"It really got under my skin, and their time trapped is so freaky."
#161

Lisa Jewell

4.0
(1)
"Two women as the main characters. If you like KL Slater you’d enjoy this."
#162

Carrie McCrossen

4.0
(1)
"The Margot Mertz books are good YA mysteries with strong Veronica Mars vibes."
#163

Elizabeth Day

4.0
(1)
"A compelling read."
#164

Fantagraphics

4.0
(1)
"A unique take on teenage life."
#165

Local Author

4.0
(1)
"Quite good, a refreshing local perspective."
#166

Death Sutra

4.0
(1)
"Death Sutra's female characters are pretty realistic and not forced fan service."
#167

Perfect World

4.0
(1)
"The novel is extremely detailed in explaining cultivation and the plot starts with basic revenge."
#168

World Domination System

4.0
(1)
"World Domination System is a very different world from TMT, but it has a great System that the mc uses constantly."
#169

Martial Cultivation

4.0
(1)
"Focus on political and social interaction of an Empire."
#170

Virtuous Sons

4.0
(1)
"Fantastic read with a very slow start."
#171

Neal Stephenson

3.0
(1)
"Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson made a lot of predictions that turned out to be shockingly accurate."
#173

Bunny

2.0
(1)
"I am less sure about, but it fits"
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WebNovel

2.0
(1)
"WebNovel has a crazy pay wall and lower quality stories."

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